14 dead in Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight, says interior minister
Fourteen people have been killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight, according to the interior minister.
At least 44 others have been injured in the Ukrainian capital, with another six hurt in Odessa.
Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Igor Klymenko, said 27 separate locations have been hit in Kyiv, including residential buildings, educational institutions and and critical infrastructure facilities.
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