Russian troops shelled the Shevchenkivsky and Svyatoshinsky districts of Kyiv at approximately 07:30, damaging residential buildings and a shopping centre.
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Russian troops shelled Shevchenkivsky and Svyatoshinsky districts of Kyiv
Shelling occurred at 07:30
Russian troops deployed Grad missile launchers
At least 6 sites saw destruction with major destruction at 2 private housing sector sites
Russian forces attempted to cut Kyiv off from its supply chains
Russian forces blasted Kyiv with missiles and artillery
Russian forces were overextended and unable to seize Kyiv in a direct assault, making the city 'all but hopeless' to capture directly
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