Russian missiles struck Kyiv on Tuesday, killing nine people in the second deadly barrage to hit the Ukrainian capital in two days. The attack occurred shortly after former President Donald Trump stated he would not commit to providing air defense systems to Ukraine.
The strikes mark an escalation in Moscow’s military campaign, which analysts suggest is intended to exploit Ukraine’s diminishing supply of interceptor missiles. The back-to-back assaults on the capital highlight the increasing pressure on the country's defensive capabilities as the conflict continues.
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