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Russian barrage hits Kyiv hours after Zelensky warns of impending attack

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 7). Russian barrage hits Kyiv hours after Zelensky warns of impending attack. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3369997/russian-barrage-hits-kyiv-hours-after-zelensky-warns-impending-attack?utm_source=rss_feed

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Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, killing two people in a residential area, shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of impending "massive strikes." The city has faced increasing attacks as winter approaches, with air raid sirens sounding frequently to alert residents. On Wednesday morning, civilians took shelter in subway stations with supplies as alerts were issued for Kyiv and other regions.

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On October 7, Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, particularly targeting Kyiv and several other regions. The attacks came shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that "massive strikes" were imminent. In Kyiv alone, the attacks killed at least two people and caused significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. Ukrainian officials reported a total of 15 civilian deaths, including three children, across 13 regions. The casualties highlight Ukraine's struggle in defending against Russia’s advanced weaponry, especially its ballistic missiles. President Putin turned 74 on the same day, leading Zelensky to sarcastically refer to the attacks as "a birthday gift for Putin."

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Russian barrage hits Kyiv hours after Zelensky warns of impending attack Two killed in residential neighbourhood fire as air raid alerts wail across capital A missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv killed two people on Wednesday, the mayor said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of “massive strikes” heading towards the city.

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🔮 Russian barrage hits Kyiv hours after Zelensky warns of impending attack Two killed in residential neighbourhood fire as air raid alerts wail across capital A missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv killed two people on Wednesday, the mayor said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of “massive strikes” heading towards the city.

2026-10-07 · South China Morning Post

Russian barrage hits Kyiv hours after Zelensky warns of impending attack · assertive framing

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Zelensky → hit → city

The capital has come under increased attack in recent weeks as winter approaches, with air raid sirens wailing nearly constantly to warn of incoming Russian strikes. asserted

sirens → come → strikes

Residents hunkered down in subway stations early on Wednesday, hauling duffel bags, sleeping mats and blankets, after the military issued alerts for Kyiv and other parts of the country. asserted

military → haul → country