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On the night of June 18, Russian forces launched a missile strike on Kyiv and several other Ukrainian regions. The attack occurred shortly after the conclusion of the G7 summit, where participants reaffirmed their commitment to continuing and expanding support for Ukraine.
According to Ukrainian authorities, an air raid alert was issued in the capital. Kyiv residents reported hearing rockets in flight and a series of powerful explosions that rocked various parts of the city.
The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Timur Tkachenko, reported that Russian forces launched ballistic missiles toward the Ukrainian capital.
"Stay in safe places until the all-clear," he addressed city residents via his Telegram channel.
At the same time, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a high risk of ballistic missile use in the country's northern regions and urged citizens to remain in shelters until the alert is officially over.
In addition to Kyiv, explosions were recorded in other regions of Ukraine throughout the night.
According to the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, a series of explosions were heard in Poltava and Sumy. Following the attack, Poltava authorities reported power outages in certain areas of the city. Energy service specialists began assessing the damage and carrying out restoration work.
Authorities in the Zaporizhzhia region also reported explosions. Details about the nature of the damage and possible consequences are being clarified.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian Air Force warned residents of the Sumy region about the threat of the use of guided aerial bombs. Local residents were therefore advised to seek shelter and observe safety precautions.
Throughout the night, air raid sirens were repeatedly sounded in various regions of Ukraine. The air raid sirens map repeatedly covered a significant portion of the country, indicating the ongoing threat of further strikes.
The attack occurred amid an ongoing armed conflict and international discussions about continued military and financial support for Ukraine. The day before, G7 leaders announced their intention to maintain aid to Kyiv and coordinate further steps to strengthen the country's defense capability.
Information about possible damage, casualties, and the consequences of the overnight missile strike continues to be clarified.
