An overnight Russian missile strike on Kyiv has killed at least 13 people, a single unverified report indicates. The message describes a 'huge' Russian missile that landed in the capital. The report lacks details on the type of weapon, number of injured, or damage, and has not been corroborated by official sources.
A single unverified Telegram message reports at least 13 people killed in an overnight Russian missile strike on Kyiv, describing a 'huge' missile that struck the capital. This report, posted at 10:24 a.m. Jerusalem time, is the first indication of an updated death toll. The message provides no details on weapon type, wounded, or damage, and has not been corroborated by Ukrainian authorities or international media.
The Zioneer has been tracking this overnight attack since 02:08 a.m. Jerusalem, when initial reports of a combined missile and drone strike emerged. Over the course of the morning, the desk reported a rising toll: first at least 2 dead and 16 wounded, then 5 dead and 34 wounded, and finally, at 10:20 a.m., a confirmed death toll of at least 9 with over 30 wounded, based on official statements. Interception data from Ukraine's Air Force was also published. The new, unverified figure of 13 killed in this a desk-reviewed report suggests a potential revision but remains unattributed and unconfirmed.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent weeks, Russian overnight combined aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities have become increasingly intense, with the June 15 attack on Kharkiv and Kyiv involving roughly 74 missiles and over 600 drones. Tonight's attack on Kyiv was described by the desk as one of the heaviest on the capital in months.
It remains unclear whether the Telegram report reflects an official revised toll, a count still in progress, or a fabrication. No official source has confirmed the new number, and the scope of damage and the number of wounded also remain unspecified.
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