11 Ukrainians killed in Russian missile attack

Eleven people have been reported killed in a series of Russian missile attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. On Thursday, several missile attacks were carried out in different cities of the country, including the capital, Kiev.

Ukraine claims that Russia fired 55 missiles in one day. News from AFP.

According to the news, after the announcement by the United States and Germany to give tanks to Ukraine, Russia has become more aggressive. And after that, the Russian forces started such missile attacks.

In a Telegram post, the State Emergency Service said the attacks targeted several areas, including the capital Kyiv and the southern part of Odessa. 11 people were killed and 11 others injured in the attack. More than a hundred personnel took part in the search and rescue operation after the attack. Al Jazeera could not independently verify the death toll.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's top general said the country's air defenses shot down 47 of the 55 missiles.

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• Zaluzhani said in a post on Telegram that Moscow used the K-47 Kinzhal hypersonic missile along with other models. 20 of these missiles were shot down near the capital Kiev.
  "Russia is exerting psychological pressure on Ukrainians. At the same time destroying the infrastructure. But we will not break' - Jalujhani added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has long been asking Western allies, including the United States, for advanced tanks. Ending weeks of speculation, Germany announced on Wednesday that it would supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard-2 tanks. On the same day, the US also announced that it would supply the country with 31 Abrams tanks. Immediately after this, Russia launched a series of missile attacks across Ukraine.