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Russian forces continue to strike Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, as part of the ongoing military operations.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 9

The latest in this situation

  1. Ed Miliband visited the site of a missile strike in Pryluky following the Kremlin's intensified aerial assault on Kyiv.
  2. UN verifies civilian deaths as Russia strikes Ukraine; accusations of war crimes rise.

How it started

95 reports, 15 independent, last reported Oct 16. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 15 independent outlets

Russian forces continue to strike Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, as part of the ongoing military operations.

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KyivKremlinVladimir Putin

How it developed

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  1. Ed Miliband visited the site of a missile strike in Pryluky following the Kremlin's intensified aerial assault on Kyiv.1 source
  2. UN verifies civilian deaths as Russia strikes Ukraine; accusations of war crimes rise.1 source
  3. Putin demands Donetsk cession amid renewed Russian offensive and claims of Kyiv infrastructure destruction.1 source
  4. Attacks targeted facilities in Kyiv and Elektrostal on August 1, 2026, with the Kremlin spokesman commenting on the strikes.Sub-event
  5. Specific instance of ongoing Russian strikes on Kyiv.1 source
  6. Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, confirmed by the Russian Defence Ministry, alongside Ukrainian strikes on the city of Kirov.Sub-event
  7. Russia attacks Kyiv while Ukraine conducts cross-border strikes, alongside political accusations.1 source
  8. Russian forces unleashed record drone assaults on Ukrainian territory.1 source
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  1. Russian forces struck military targets in Cherkasy, Poltava, Chernihiv, and near Kyiv.1 source
  2. Russian army strikes on Kyiv and populated areas continue, with officials briefing Putin.1 source

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