Russia kills at least 27 in Kyiv barrage; Ukraine and Russia both vow to escalate fighting
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Guardian staff reporter
Summary
Russia launched a massive missile barrage on Kyiv, killing at least 27 people and destroying apartment buildings, prompting tens of thousands to seek shelter. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vowed retaliation for the attack, while the Kremlin promised to escalate pressure on Kyiv. The attack marks one of the deadliest on the capital in recent months, with rescue operations ongoing.
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· 3 pulledUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday his forces would 'definitely' retaliate for the overnight pummelling of the capital
In Moscow, the Kremlin vowed to further ramp up the 'pressure' on Kyiv as rescuers scoured the rubble for survivors
Mayor Vitali Klitschko described it as the 'ene'
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