Mixed reports indicate that between 9 and 20 Zircon hypersonic missiles have struck the Ukrainian capital as Russia continues a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. Details on casualties and damage are not yet available.
The reports follow earlier coverage at 00:35 of a Russian ballistic missile barrage on Kyiv, which included the launch of ten Iskander-M short-range ballistic missiles and one Zircon. The new reports now indicate a significantly larger number of Zircon impacts, ranging from 9 to 20, though the source of the count is unspecified. The attack is part of an ongoing pattern of intensified Russian aerial strikes against Ukrainian urban centers, as documented in recent weeks. Casualty and damage figures remain unconfirmed at this time.
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