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Ukraine: Kyiv residents endure 'worst night of the year' over the weekend

Russia used a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile Sunday to carry out a massive attack on Kyiv that killed at least two people and injured dozens more, Ukrainian officials said.

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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftUkraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterUkraine: Kyiv residents endure 'worst night of the year' over the weekend

France 24 · Center · News report

Right / center-rightRussia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine kills at least 2 people, wounds dozen more, Kyiv says

The Washington Times · Center-right · News report

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The Washington TimesNews report · May 24, 4:06 PM

Russia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine kills at least 2 people, wounds dozen more, Kyiv says

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Russia used a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile Sunday to carry out a massive attack on Kyiv that killed at least two people and injured dozens more, Ukrainian officials said.

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The IndependentNews report · May 25, 1:55 PM

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks

At least four people were killed in the mass attack of Ukraine’s capital on Sunday

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France 24News report · May 25, 12:49 PM

Ukraine: Kyiv residents endure 'worst night of the year' over the weekend

Rescue teams are still working to stabilise buildings in Kyiv after massive Russian strikes over the weekend. Residents described it as the worst night of the year so far, with a high numbe...

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
International Business TimesNews report · May 25, 12:06 PM

Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Against Ukraine With No Agreement In Sight

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Russia launched a hypersonic ballistic missile against Ukraine as part of one of the largest bombings since the war began more than four years ago.

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · May 25, 9:36 AM

Kyiv attacks: The complex logistics network behind Russia's war machine

The Ukrainian capital endured a barrage of strikes over the weekend, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and long-range drones. These increasingly frequent hybrid operations revea...

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BBC WorldNews report · May 25, 4:45 AM

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured

A hypersonic missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

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CBS News WorldNews report · May 25, 12:22 AM

2 dead, dozens wounded after Russia launches large attack on Ukraine

Russia used a powerful hypersonic missile that has nuclear capabilities to carry out a massive attack Sunday in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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TimeNews report · May 24, 3:44 PM

Zelensky Calls For 'Consequences' After Russia Hits Kyiv With One of Heaviest Bombardments Since War Began

The attack included the launch of an advanced ballistic Oreshnik missile, which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

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