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    What remains disputed or unverified

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    Announcement of the attack

    Russia carried out a missile strike against Kyiv and the surrounding region in the early hours of Thursday, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine confirmed. The attack is said to have killed at least eight people, with several buildings reported damaged or destroyed, the service noted.[1]

    Targeted structures

    The State Emergency Service identified apartment blocks and warehouses as the principal targets during what it described as a “massive attack.” Official statements listed these structures among those that sustained significant damage or collapse as a result of the missile barrage.[1]

    Casualties and damage

    Eight people were confirmed dead following the missile bombardment, with the emergency service still assessing the full extent of injuries and fatalities. Initial reports indicate that residential and commercial premises were directly impacted, although a comprehensive inventory of wreckage is pending.[1]

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