Russia launched a mass combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Dec 27, using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, and Kalibr cruise missiles shortly before 2 a.m.
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Russia launched several Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, and a group of Kalibr cruise missiles at the capital shortly before 2 a.m. Kyiv time
A Russian drone hit Karina's building not far from Kyiv's Dorohozhychi metro station, striking between four apartments. Like one meter away from me, it just so happened that I didn't die.
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