Russia Launches Intense Drone And Missile Attack On Kyiv Killing 21

Why in news

Russia launched a massive 11-hour drone and missile strike on Kyiv, killing 21 civilians, as part of an escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Background

Russia fired 74 missiles and 496 drones during the assault on Kyiv. The attack targeted both military and energy infrastructure, resulting in significant damage to residential buildings and civilian casualties.

Facts for Prelims

• FactRussia launched 74 missiles and 496 drones in a single 11-hour attack on Kyiv.
• PlaceKyiv is the capital city of Ukraine.
• PostVladimir Putin is the President of the Russian Federation.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the impact of large-scale drone and missile warfare on civilian infrastructure and the humanitarian implications of modern urban warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Keywords: asymmetric warfare · strategic bombing · civilian infrastructure · geopolitical escalation · humanitarian impact

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