Russia strikes Vasylkiv airfield near Kyiv in nighttime attack
Russian MoD claims its forces hit infrastructure at Vasylkiv military airfield in Kyiv region during overnight strikes. The claim is unverified; Ukrainian authorities have not confirmed damage. This continues Russia's pattern of strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure, but targeting near the capital may signal an escalation in pressure.
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Russia Strikes Kyiv National Academy of Sciences, Logistics, and Airfield
Russian forces conducted multiple strikes in Ukraine, including a confirmed strike on the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, causing significant damage and potential casualties. Concurrently, the Russian MoD claimed strikes on logistics targets across Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions, and military infrastructure at Vasylkiv airfield near Kyiv. The targeting of a prominent civilian institution in the capital represents a notable escalation in Russian strike patterns.