Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill At Least 23
Attack on Kyiv: Civilians Take Shelter Underground
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The Kyiv metro is packed tonight—not with travelers – but with residents fleeing the explosions shaking the city above.
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Tents and sleeping bags suggest they don’t expect to leave this shelter soon.
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Ukrainians have grown used to strikes over the four-year war with Russia — but the attacks on Tuesday were massive. Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles hit several cities, leaving at least 23 people dead and over 130 injured nationwide.
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Dazed survivors can do little but hold each other.
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Start clearing the rubble from what was once their homes and reflect on their narrow escapes.
Olha Mudra (RESIDENT OF DAMAGED BUILDING):
Smoke was everywhere. We crouched with my daughter and tried to cover her, but a stone or debris from the building hit her and tore her jacket. She is saying her back hurts. Everything was covered with smoke. We couldn't understand what was happening - some kind of apocalypse.
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The attack wasn’t a total surprise: Moscow warned foreign nationals to leave Kyiv last week ahead of strikes. It says the war has reached a—quote—new paradigm. That’s as it is accusing Ukraine of attacks on civilians—accusations Ukraine says aren't true.
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The U-N has issued what it called a strong condemnation of the latest Russian attack.
Stephane Dujarric (UN SPOKESPERSON):
Once again, we emphasize that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law and must end immediately. We also reiterate the secretary-general's urgent appeal for immediate de-escalation leading to a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire in this conflict.
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But US-backed talks haven’t gotten anywhere—and some Ukrainians don’t think Russia has any intention of de-escalation as things stand.
Olesia Yevlakhovych (CLINIC HEAD):
I think Russia does not want to end the war. It continues to terrorize Ukraine, kill our people, and destroy our buildings and civilian infrastructure. This is a crime. It is truly a crime.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warned as night fell, Ukrainians could see more of the same.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT):
According to our intelligence, another large-scale attack may occur tonight. Please, I strongly urge you to pay attention to air raid alerts.
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And so the country is braced—with those who are able to—taking shelter and hoping their homes aren’t next.
