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RUSSIA FIRES 21 BALLISTIC MISSILES AT KYIV HOURS AFTER PUTIN AGREES TO TALKS
Russia fired 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv hours after Putin agreed to talks.
Context
What happened: Russia fired 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv in three waves overnight, some with cluster warheads, hours after the Kremlin said Putin agreed in principle to resume three-way talks. Russia said it downed 808 Ukrainian drones.
Key numbers: 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv; at least 4 killed, dozens wounded across 12 regions; 808 drones intercepted, 630 aimed at Moscow; talks proposed
Why it matters: Zelensky said the timing showed no real change in Moscow's position, and Sybiha said only strength will stop the war. Zelensky said Russia is exploiting slower air defense supplies.
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What changed
Russia fired 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv in three waves overnight, some with cluster warheads, hours after the Kremlin said Putin agreed in principle to resume three-way talks. Russia said it downed 808 Ukrainian drones.
Why it matters
Zelensky said the timing showed no real change in Moscow's position, and Sybiha said only strength will stop the war. Zelensky said Russia is exploiting slower air defense supplies.