Ukraine war briefing: New air assault on Kyiv
Briefly

Ukrainian air defenses were activated early Sunday as Russian forces launched air raids on Kyiv, following a week of significant assaults on the city. Explosions were reported, resulting in casualties including a nine-year-old girl and an injured teen from drone and missile strikes across Ukraine. Evacuation orders were issued for 213 settlements in the northern Sumy region due to escalating territorial gains by Russia. Ukrainian leadership anticipates a large Russian offensive aimed at solidifying control in key areas, with warnings of heavy troop movements detected by officials.
Ukrainian air defences were activated to repel a Russian air attack on Kyiv, highlighting ongoing conflict and escalations in military actions in the region.
Overnight, Russian troops launched 109 drones and five missiles across Ukraine, killing at least two individuals and injuring several others, including a child.
Ukrainian officials have issued evacuation orders for 213 settlements in Sumy as Russian territorial gains hint at a potential large-scale offensive in the area.
President Zelenskyy warned of approximately 50,000 Russian troops amassing to create a buffer zone, with significant offensive focus on key locations in the Donetsk and Sumy regions.
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