Ukrainian capital Kyiv under massive Russian attack, officials say | World News

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Firefighters put out the fire on the damaged vehicle hit Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. (Photo: AP)

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a massive ‍Russian ⁠attack early on Saturday, with air defences ‌in operation and the military warning of the impending deployment of missiles.

Reuters ‌eyewitnesses said air defences were in ‌action ‌in the city. A ‌military ‍Telegram ⁠channel said cruise ⁠and ballic missiles ⁠were being deployed.

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