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IN PHOTOS: Russian barrage kills 15, injures 156 across Ukraine

Updated On: 17 June, 2025 08:51 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Russia launched a deadly missile and drone assault on Ukraine early Tuesday, killing 15 and injuring 156 — with Kyiv hit hardest (Pics/AFP, PTI)

Russia launched a deadly missile and drone assault on Ukraine early Tuesday, killing 15 and injuring 156 — with Kyiv hit hardest (Pics/AFP, PTI)

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Russia launched a deadly missile and drone assault on Ukraine early Tuesday, killing 15 and injuring 156 — with Kyiv hit hardest (Pics/AFP, PTI)
<p>In Kyiv, a nine-storey apartment building was completely destroyed, an incident local officials are calling the deadliest attack on the capital so far this year</p>

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In Kyiv, a nine-storey apartment building was completely destroyed, an incident local officials are calling the deadliest attack on the capital so far this year

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ukrainian rescuers work tirelessly through the rubble following an overnight bombardment</span></p>

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Ukrainian rescuers work tirelessly through the rubble following an overnight bombardment

<p>Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, reported that at least 14 people died as explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital for nearly nine hours, demolishing dozens of apartments</p>

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Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, reported that at least 14 people died as explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital for nearly nine hours, demolishing dozens of apartments

<p>President Zelenskyy stated Russia fired over 440 drones and 32 missiles at Kyiv, calling it "one of the most terrifying strikes." With 139 injured in Kyiv, Mayor Klitschko declared Wednesday a day of mourning</p>

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President Zelenskyy stated Russia fired over 440 drones and 32 missiles at Kyiv, calling it "one of the most terrifying strikes." With 139 injured in Kyiv, Mayor Klitschko declared Wednesday a day of mourning

<p>The escalated attacks occurred after two peace talks failed to end the four-year war</p>

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The escalated attacks occurred after two peace talks failed to end the four-year war

<p>With peace talks uncertain, Ukraine`s diplomatic efforts continue amidst differing international views</p>

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With peace talks uncertain, Ukraine`s diplomatic efforts continue amidst differing international views

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