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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Russia Launches Major Strikes on Kyiv and Odesa Amid Escalating Tensions
Caption: Russia Launches Major Strikes on Kyiv and Odesa Amid Escalating Tensions. Russia launched one of its largest air strikes on Kyiv in over three years of conflict, causing widespread damage across the capital. A maternity ward in Odesa was struck, leading to at least two fatalities and significant damage to the medical facility. The overnight bombardment followed Russia’s largest drone attack on Ukraine, marking an escalation in the war. Explosions rocked Kyiv early Tuesday, leaving the city enveloped in smoke as blasts lit up the sky. Seven of Kyiv's 10 districts were hit, leaving at least four people hospitalized following the attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the strikes, urging global leaders to push for peace. Ukrainian officials call for new sanctions and air defense systems to counter Russia's ongoing missile and drone assaults. Despite talks, progress towards peace remains stalled as Russia intensifies its offensive, particularly in eastern Ukraine. Moscow temporarily halted flights at major Russian airports, blaming Ukraine for launching more drones. In the last week, Russia launched 1,451 drones and 78 missiles, continuing its relentless attacks on Ukrainian cities. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Russia,Kyiv,Odesa,maternity ward,air strikes,Volodymyr Zelenskiy,Vladimir Putin,Ukraine,drone attacks,missile strikes,eastern Ukraine,peace,talks,sanctions,military airstrikes,Russia-Ukraine war,air defense,explosions,casualties,conflict,military escalation
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