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The strikes damaged a shopping mall in Dnipro. EPA
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A missile explodes over Kyiv during a Russian attack involving missiles and drones. Reuters
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At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in strikes across Ukraine. Reuters
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Smoke rises over Kyiv, one of several cities hit in the attack. Reuters
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A medical worker helps a survivor of the strike in Kyiv. Reuters
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Firefighters tackle a blaze in Kyiv. AP
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Buildings, including a maternity hospital and a shopping centre, were damaged in the strikes. Reuters
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A warehouse in the Ukrainian capital was heavily damaged in the Russian attack. Reuters
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Russia launched about 110 missiles, as well as drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. AP
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People take shelter inside a Kyiv metro station during the Russian missile and drone attack. Reuters
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Major cities including major cities including Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv were targets in the attack. Reuters
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People gather in the city of Dnipro following the attack. EPA
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The strikes damaged a shopping mall in Dnipro. EPA
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A missile explodes over Kyiv during a Russian attack involving missiles and drones. Reuters
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At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in strikes across Ukraine. Reuters
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Smoke rises over Kyiv, one of several cities hit in the attack. Reuters
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A medical worker helps a survivor of the strike in Kyiv. Reuters
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Firefighters tackle a blaze in Kyiv. AP
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Buildings, including a maternity hospital and a shopping centre, were damaged in the strikes. Reuters
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A warehouse in the Ukrainian capital was heavily damaged in the Russian attack. Reuters
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Russia launched about 110 missiles, as well as drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. AP
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People take shelter inside a Kyiv metro station during the Russian missile and drone attack. Reuters
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Major cities including major cities including Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv were targets in the attack. Reuters
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People gather in the city of Dnipro following the attack. EPA
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The strikes damaged a shopping mall in Dnipro. EPA
Russia pounds Ukraine with missile barrage in biggest attack in months
Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv among cities hit as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows to fight against 'terror'
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