Russia launch morning missile strikes on Kyiv after overnight barrage

29/05/2023 15:09 The Guardian

Residents run for shelter during attack that appears to have been part of effort to exhaust air defencesUkraine war – latest news updatesRussian forces have launched an intense and unusual daytime missile barrage at Kyiv, forcing residents to flee to bomb shelters, in what appears to be an effort to exhaust Ukraine’s air defences.The Ukrainian military said it had intercepted all 11 of the ballistic and cruise missiles fired at the city in the attack that began at 11am. One person was reported to have been injured. Residents who had become accustomed to a string of night-time attacks ran to Kyiv’s metro stations and other shelters after a succession of loud bangs as incoming missiles were intercepted and bursts of smoke from air defences dotted the clear morning sky. Continue reading...

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