Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, causing explosions across the capital Tuesday morning.
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Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv
A series of explosions rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv Tuesday morning
At least ten explosions reported in Kyiv around 7:20am during the missile attack
A non-residential building was on fire in Pechersk district, and fires broke out in several apartments in Solomyan district
Cars were ablaze next to a kindergarten in Svyatoshynskyi district
An unexploded warhead was found in an apartment and the building was evacuated
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