Russian air strikes hit Kyiv as Moscow says it downed Ukrainian drone
Missile fragments crashed onto the grounds of a children's hospital in Kyiv as explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital.
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Ukraine downs Russian drones over Kyiv again
Ukraine's air defenses say they have downed nearly 15 drones launched on Kyiv overnight in an attack that lasted three hours. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on a southern Ukrainian port yesterday is thought to have destroyed 40,000 tons of grain. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russian drone attacks across Ukraine
Ukraine's air force says 23 drones were intercepted overnight as Russia launched attacks across the country. No casualties were reported in the strikes, but a grain silo in Izmail was damaged. Global food prices rose as a result of the attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Ukraine calls Russian drone strike an attack on "global food security"
Russia unleashed a drone attack on the Izmail river port, the main route for Ukrainian grain exports with its sea routes blockaded.
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Kyiv targeted by Russian airstrikes
Russia on Tuesday launched its sixth drone strike on Ukraine's capital this month. Officials in Kyiv say all of the drones targeting the city were struck down and so far there have been no reports of injuries. Meanwhile, mines have been discovered by the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the war in Ukraine.
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike
Russian defenses say they shot down and destroyed two Ukrainian drones that attacked Moscow earlier Monday. No one was injured, but Russia has vowed to retaliate. Julia Ioffe, a founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
Russia bombards Odesa region with missiles
Russia bombarded Ukraine with another wave of missiles and drones in the latest overnight attack, which injured at least 12 people in the region, including a 9-year-old boy. Ukraine says it shot down more than half of the missiles and drones. The BBC's James Waterhouse joins CBS News from Kyiv with more.
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At least 10 killed in Russian missile strike
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Russia claims to repel new attacks by Ukraine
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Blinken says "stronger" Ukraine a prerequisite for talks with Russia
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Several killed in Russian missile assault on Kyiv
A predawn Russian missile strike on Kyiv Thursday left several people dead, including a 9-year-old girl. The attack comes as Ukrainian forces are keeping Russia guessing about their looming counteroffensive. Debora Patta reports.
9-year-old girl, 2 women reportedly killed in latest attack on Kyiv
Witnesses said a locked shelter door in Ukraine's capital left the civilians exposed as Russian missile parts rained down.
Russia and Ukraine say they repelled air attacks on their capitals
Calling it a "terrorist attack," the Kremlin said 8 drones were shot down in the second such assault this month. At the same time, Ukraine said Russia unleashed its third air attack on Kyiv in 24 hours.
Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks
Moscow says it intercepted at least eight drones targeting the capital in a rare attack in the early hours of Tuesday. Kyiv, meanwhile, also came under attack from drones that hit an apartment block. The last 48 hours has seen the most intense campaign of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine since the war began. Debora Patta reports.
1 dead after Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Russian drones have targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv at least three times in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian officials say at least one person was killed in the latest attacks and claim to have shot down nearly all the Russian missiles. Meanwhile, Russia has accused Ukraine of launching its own drone attack on Moscow, but Ukraine has denied any involvement. BBC News diplomatic correspondent James Landale has more.
Air strikes, drone attacks on Kyiv intensify
Russia hit Kyiv Monday in a mid-morning attack following a weekend of strikes across Ukraine. Debora Patta reports.
Ukrainian nuclear plant "extremely vulnerable," loses power again
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Russia fires 30 missiles across Ukraine
Russia launched 30 cruise missiles at different parts of Ukraine early Thursday. Ukrainian officials say air defenses intercepted 29 of the 30 missiles. One person was killed in Odesa. James Landale from the BBC has more.
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