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Russia Unleashes ‘Massive’ Drone attack On Kyiv

 

Reuters: Russia Unleashes Largest Drone Attack on Ukrainian Capital Ahead of Kyiv Day 

KYIV (Reuters) - Russia unleashed waves of air strikes on Kyiv overnight in what officials said appeared to be the largest drone attack on the city since the start of the war, as the Ukrainian capital prepared to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sunday. 

Ukraine's Air Force said it downed 52 out of the 54 Russia-launched drones, calling it a record attack with the Iranian-made 'kamikaze' drones. It was not immediately clear how many of the drones were shot over Kyiv. 

In what also appears to be the first deadly attack on Kyiv in May and the 14th assault this month, falling debris killed a 41-year-old man, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. 

The pre-dawn attacks came on the last Sunday of May when the capital celebrates Kyiv Day, the anniversary of its official founding 1,541 years ago. The day is typically marked by street fairs, live concerts and special museum exhibitions - plans for which have been made this year too, but on a smaller scale. 

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Russia Unleashes ‘Massive’ Drone attack On Kyiv  

Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed -- AP 

Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by new massive Russian drone attack -- BBC 

Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone attack as city marks its founding -- NBC  

'Most Important' Drone Attack on Kyiv Since Invasion: Ukraine -- AFP  

Ukraine war: Putin pummels Kyiv with dozens of 'kamikaze' drones in massive overnight blitzkrieg -- Daily Mail  

Russia Unleashes 'Largest' Drone Attack On Ukrainian Capital Ahead Of Kyiv Day -- IBTimes  

Russia pummels Kyiv with waves of explosive drones ahead of Ukrainian founding holiday -- FOX News

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy praises air defence 'heroes' after Russian drone bombardment -- Euronews



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