Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills two, injures eight

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The attack is the most immediate major international security development identified in the available reports. The Kyiv Independent reported that ballistic missile explosions struck Kyiv overnight, killing two people and injuring eight. The assault comes amid continuing Russian attacks across Ukraine and broader diplomatic activity involving Ukraine, Russia, the United States and European governments. Available reporting does not yet establish the full scale of damage, the specific targets or whether further strikes are expected.

Sources: The Kyiv Independent