Russia launches massive airstrikes... Fires 100 missiles at major Ukrainian cities

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] On the 29th (local time), Russia launched over 100 missile attacks on major Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv, according to AP News and others.

The bombing caused at least three injuries in the capital Kyiv, and power outages occurred in Lviv near the Polish border, resulting in damage.

Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Ukrainian presidential office, issued an air raid alert across Ukraine on the same day and claimed that Russia fired more than 120 missiles.

The Ukrainian Air Force Command stated on Facebook, "The enemy is attacking Ukraine from the air and sea."

Vitalii Klychko, mayor of Kyiv, reported explosions in Kyiv and said that at least three people, including a 14-year-old girl, were transported to the hospital. He urged residents to prepare for power outages by storing water and charging their mobile phones.

In Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, a series of explosions also occurred. Governor Oleh Syniehubov stated that four missiles fell in the eastern and southern regions, claiming the attacks targeted key infrastructure in Kharkiv. In Lviv, electricity supply was cut off to 90% of the city.

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