The war in Ukraine could take a dangerous turn. Russia is stockpiling missiles in Belarus. Kyiv fears Moscow could launch an operation next week - on the Independence Day of Ukraine. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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The United States has announced a major new military aid package of $1 billion for Ukraine, including additional ammunition for long-range multiple-rocket systems being used by Kyiv to destroy Russian infrastructure in areas occupied by the Kremlin's forces.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Amnesty International for not designating Russian atrocities as acts of terror, this came after the organization called out Kyiv of violating International law amid the ongoing war.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again accused Russia of being a 'terrorist state' after Moscow troops targeted the the port city of Odessa.

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Russia has taken control of Lysychansk, the last city in the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine. Kyiv's military announced Sunday that it had been forced to withdraw from the critical city.

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<p>Russia accused Kyiv of firing three missiles at the city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border in strikes that killed at least four people on Sunday. "Russian anti-aircraft defences shot down three Tochka-U cluster missiles launched by Ukrainian nationalists against Belgorod," said Russia's defence ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov.</p>

<p>After the destruction of the Ukrainian missiles, the debris of one of them fell on a house. Konashenkov said that the Russian army had also shot down two Ukrainian TU-143 drones "loaded with explosives" that had been heading towards the city of Kursk, also close to the Ukrainian border.</p>

<p>Earlier, the governor of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, had said that at least four people were killed and four injured in a series of "strong explosions" that rocked the city in the early hours of Sunday. &nbsp;Eleven residential buildings and 39 houses were damaged in the explosions which occurred in the early hours, he said on Telegram.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by AFP, Gladkov said he visited the site soon after the explosions, which hit five streets to the north of the city centre. Two of the injured -- a man and a child -- were hospitalised, while the other two were treated at the scene, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine on February 24, Russia has repeatedly accused Kyiv of conducting strikes on Russian soil, particularly in the Belgorod region. At the beginning of April, Gladkov accused Ukraine of attacking a fuel depot in the city with two helicopters.&nbsp;</p>

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Russia accused Kyiv of firing three missiles at the city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border in strikes that killed at least four people on Sunday. "Russian anti-aircraft defences shot down three Tochka-U cluster missiles launched by Ukrainian nationalists against Belgorod," said Russia's defence ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov.

Russia accused Kyiv of firing three missiles at the city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border in strikes that killed at least four people on Sunday. "Russian anti-aircraft defences shot down three Tochka-U cluster missiles launched by Ukrainian nationalists against Belgorod," said Russia's defence ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov. After the destruction of the Ukrainian missiles, the debris of one of them fell on a house. Konashenkov said that the Russian army had also shot down two Ukrainian TU-143 drones "loaded with explosives" that had been heading towards the city of Kursk, also close to the Ukrainian border. Earlier, the governor of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, had said that at least four people were killed and four injured in a series of "strong explosions" that rocked the city in the early hours of Sunday. Eleven residential buildings and 39 houses were damaged in the explosions which occurred in the early hours, he said on Telegram. Also Read: Long queues, missing baggage, halted travel plans: Aviation chaos in US and Europe As reported by AFP, Gladkov said he visited the site soon after the explosions, which hit five streets to the north of the city centre. Two of the injured -- a man and a child -- were hospitalised, while the other two were treated at the scene, he said. Since Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine on February 24, Russia has repeatedly accused Kyiv of conducting strikes on Russian soil, particularly in the Belgorod region. At the beginning of April, Gladkov accused Ukraine of attacking a fuel depot in the city with two helicopters. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ukraine is inching closer to its European Union dream as the bloc ministers backed its membership bid ahead of the summit in Brussels tomorrow. The European union minister supported the decision to grant candidate status to Ukraine.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism over his unannounced trip to Ukrainian capital Kyiv and not attending conference in North England.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes unannounced trip to Ukrainian capital Kyiv. He has promised more military aid and training on new equipment to Ukraine.

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European Commission has recommended that Ukraine should be granted European Union candidate status, a first step towards the membership for the war-torn country.

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Representatives from France, Germany, Italy have arrived in Kyiv, making it the first time that leaders of three European countries have visited Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine back in February. For more details, we're joined by Trent Murray, Correspondent from Berlin.

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Representatives from France, Germany, Italy have arrived in Kyiv, making it the first time that leaders of three European countries have visited Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine back in February.

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Amid a raging war between Russia and Ukraine, the European Union is now turning towards Israel for its natural gas supply needs as the bloc claims that it has been blackmailed by Moscow for its gas supplies after siding with Kyiv.

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<p>The interior minister of Ukraine said on Thursday that there was 'no danger' of a Russian attack on Kyiv but preparations were on for defence.</p>

<p>"There is no danger of an attack on Kyiv today," Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky said.</p>

<p>"There is no concentration of troops near the Belarusian border, but we understand that any scenarios are possible tomorrow," he told AFP, dressed in a black military sweater, a Ukrainian flag on its right sleeve.</p>

<p>"Therefore, serious training is under way -- preparation of the line of defence, training of troops who will remain" in Kyiv and around the city.</p>

<p>However, the minister noted that danger of Russian air strikes was present.</p>

<p>"Any place in Ukraine can be a target for rocket fire, including Kyiv," he said.</p>

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<p>He further said that the targets can include "the government quarter" and "historic centre of the capital.</p>

<p>Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24. Initially, Russia had set its eye on the Ukrainian capital. They had even captured several towns around the city. However, Russian forces withdrew a month later. Russia has since concentrated its firepower in eastern and southern regions of Ukraine.</p>

<p>Monastyrsky said Ukraine would continue to prosecute captured Russian soldiers for alleged war crimes.</p>

<p>"These crimes have no statute of limitations. Whenever these monsters are found, they will be held accountable," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Up to "288 people have been suspected so far."</p>

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<p>He added that negotiations were underway to bring home Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia or Moscow-backed separatists.</p>

<p>"It is vital to bring them back here today, to save the boys from imminent death," he said.</p>

<p>"We are working to return the wounded first."</p>

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The interior minister of Ukraine said on Thursday that there was 'no danger' of a Russian attack on Kyiv but preparations were on for defence. "There is no danger of an attack on Kyiv today," Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky said.

The interior minister of Ukraine said on Thursday that there was 'no danger' of a Russian attack on Kyiv but preparations were on for defence. "There is no danger of an attack on Kyiv today," Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky said. "There is no concentration of troops near the Belarusian border, but we understand that any scenarios are possible tomorrow," he told AFP, dressed in a black military sweater, a Ukrainian flag on its right sleeve. "Therefore, serious training is under way -- preparation of the line of defence, training of troops who will remain" in Kyiv and around the city. However, the minister noted that danger of Russian air strikes was present. "Any place in Ukraine can be a target for rocket fire, including Kyiv," he said. He further said that the targets can include "the government quarter" and "historic centre of the capital. Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24. Initially, Russia had set its eye on the Ukrainian capital. They had even captured several towns around the city. However, Russian forces withdrew a month later. Russia has since concentrated its firepower in eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. Monastyrsky said Ukraine would continue to prosecute captured Russian soldiers for alleged war crimes. "These crimes have no statute of limitations. Whenever these monsters are found, they will be held accountable," he said. Up to "288 people have been suspected so far." Also Read | Two Britons, Moroccan fighter in Ukraine sentenced to death by Russian separatist court He added that negotiations were underway to bring home Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia or Moscow-backed separatists. "It is vital to bring them back here today, to save the boys from imminent death," he said. "We are working to return the wounded first." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-73e59717-7fff-1168-0dac-242ff74446c5">Over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered in Mariupol city and were captured have reportedly been sent to Russia for investigation, Tass News Agency reported&nbsp;quoting a Russian</span>&nbsp;law enforcement source.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>According to the&nbsp;Russian Defense Ministry, close to 2400 people surrendered in total. If confirmed, the news can compromise the existing problematic peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As a part of a swap with Russia, Kyiv is seeking the return of all the estimated 2000 soldiers from the Azovstal plant, however, Russian lawmakers have demanded a few soldiers&nbsp;be put on trial. These soldiers spent several weeks caved up in the City's Azovstal steelworks before being taken as prisoners in the month of May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Over 1,000 people from Azovstal have been transferred to Russia. Law enforcement officers are working with them. Investigators also plan to send a number of other captives to Russia in the future, following a series of face-to-face confrontations," Tass quoted the source.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Citing the source the agency added that close to 100 people, "including foreign mercenaries who surrendered in Mariupol," are presently&nbsp;in Moscow.</p>

<p dir="ltr">There have&nbsp;been no official comments or statements obtained currently from the investigation and law-enforcement bodies.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">This comes after the bodies of soldiers who were killed while defending the major south eastern port of Mariupol city were returned to Kyiv by Russia.</p>

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Over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered in Mariupol city and were captured have reportedly been sent to Russia for investigation, Tass News Agency reported quoting a Russian law enforcement source.

Over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered in Mariupol city and were captured have reportedly been sent to Russia for investigation, Tass News Agency reported quoting a Russian law enforcement source. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, close to 2400 people surrendered in total. If confirmed, the news can compromise the existing problematic peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Also read | Ukraine war: Turkiye backs Russian demand for grain exports As a part of a swap with Russia, Kyiv is seeking the return of all the estimated 2000 soldiers from the Azovstal plant, however, Russian lawmakers have demanded a few soldiers be put on trial. These soldiers spent several weeks caved up in the City's Azovstal steelworks before being taken as prisoners in the month of May. "Over 1,000 people from Azovstal have been transferred to Russia. Law enforcement officers are working with them. Investigators also plan to send a number of other captives to Russia in the future, following a series of face-to-face confrontations," Tass quoted the source. Also read | Ukraine-Russia conflict: Russian assault on Severodonetsk continues Citing the source the agency added that close to 100 people, "including foreign mercenaries who surrendered in Mariupol," are presently in Moscow. There have been no official comments or statements obtained currently from the investigation and law-enforcement bodies. This comes after the bodies of soldiers who were killed while defending the major south eastern port of Mariupol city were returned to Kyiv by Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Even as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggles to find supporters in his country in the wake of lockdown party scandals, the Conservative leader seems to have an admirer across the border in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv city where a bakery has created and named a pastry in honour of Johnson and his unruly hairdo.</p>

<p>Cafe Zaertailo said they came up with the fabulous pastry as they were “inspired by the English apple pie and the charming haircut of Boris Johnson.”</p>

<p>“Boris Johnson is not just a prime minister but is also now a croissant,” announced Cafe Zaertailo on Instagram Monday, June 6.</p>

<p>The café added that this dish “dedicated to our British friends in tribute for their support in the war against Russia.”</p>

<p>The pastry is described as “a croissant pastry crust, with custard vans, baked apples, Italian meringue and the final touch – a vat of old school ice cream on gumballs. And a charismatic croissant!”</p>

<p>The cake, which costs 97 hryvnias (3 euros), has caught the attention of many online followers, with one commenting, “Now Boris Johnson just has to come to visit you for a croissant.”</p>

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<p>Another follower echoed said, “Boris is just simply obliged to come and try one of your croissants”.</p>

<p>The Telegraph newspaper reported that the popular pastry had already sold out.0</p>

<p>Notably, the cake naming is not the first time that Johnson praise by Ukrainians. In April, a small town near Odesa in southern Ukraine decided to rename one of its roads after him, reports the Independent.</p>

<p>The admiration of the UK PM stems from the fact that UK has helped Ukraine in war against Russia by supplying weapons for its soldiers. The Ukrainian armed forces have been posting videos on their social media channels describing the success they received after using these weapons.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Johnson secured a narrow win in a no-confidence vote&nbsp;on Monday over revelations that he and his staff held parties that broke the COVID-19 lockdown rules their government imposed across the UK.</p>

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Even as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggles to find supporters in his country in the wake of lockdown party scandals, the Conservative leader seems to have an admirer across the border in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv city where a bakery has created and named a pastry in honour of Johnson and his unruly hairdo.

Even as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggles to find supporters in his country in the wake of lockdown party scandals, the Conservative leader seems to have an admirer across the border in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv city where a bakery has created and named a pastry in honour of Johnson and his unruly hairdo. Cafe Zaertailo said they came up with the fabulous pastry as they were “inspired by the English apple pie and the charming haircut of Boris Johnson.” “Boris Johnson is not just a prime minister but is also now a croissant,” announced Cafe Zaertailo on Instagram Monday, June 6. The café added that this dish “dedicated to our British friends in tribute for their support in the war against Russia.” The pastry is described as “a croissant pastry crust, with custard vans, baked apples, Italian meringue and the final touch – a vat of old school ice cream on gumballs. And a charismatic croissant!” The cake, which costs 97 hryvnias (3 euros), has caught the attention of many online followers, with one commenting, “Now Boris Johnson just has to come to visit you for a croissant.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Завертайло. (@zavertailo.kyiv) × Another follower echoed said, “Boris is just simply obliged to come and try one of your croissants”. The Telegraph newspaper reported that the popular pastry had already sold out.0 Notably, the cake naming is not the first time that Johnson praise by Ukrainians. In April, a small town near Odesa in southern Ukraine decided to rename one of its roads after him, reports the Independent. The admiration of the UK PM stems from the fact that UK has helped Ukraine in war against Russia by supplying weapons for its soldiers. The Ukrainian armed forces have been posting videos on their social media channels describing the success they received after using these weapons. Meanwhile, Johnson secured a narrow win in a no-confidence vote on Monday over revelations that he and his staff held parties that broke the COVID-19 lockdown rules their government imposed across the UK. (With inputs from agencies)

Kyiv bakery names cake after UK PM Boris Johnson in honour of his unruly hair

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<p>Britain's Ministry of Defence claimed that the Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday (June 5) could have been an attempt to disrupt the supplies of Western arms and military equipment to Ukraine. For the first time in more than a month, Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, the European allies supplied weapons to Kyiv such as drones, Howitzer heavy artillery, anti-aircraft Stinger and anti-tank Javelin missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The supplies have angered Russia and despite the constant warnings by Moscow, the Ukrainian deputy defence minister Ganna Malyar on Sunday (June 5) said that the war-torn nation needs continued military support from Western countries until it defeated Russian forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have already entered into a protracted war and we will need constant support. The West must understand that its help cannot be a one-time thing, but something that continues until our victory," Malyar said as quoted by the news agency AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the report released by the UK Ministry of Defence suggested that Russia has apparently targeted the Western military equipment provided to the frontline Ukrainian units.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report read: "In the early hours of 5 June, Russian Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles struck rail infrastructure in Kyiv, likely in an attempt disrupt the supply of western military equipment to frontline Ukrainian units."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In the Donbas, heavy fighting continues in the contested town of Sievierodonetsk and Russian forces continue to push towards Sloviansk as part of their attempted encirclement of Ukrainian forces," the report added.&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Britain's Ministry of Defence claimed that the Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday (June 5) could have been an attempt to disrupt the supplies of Western arms and military equipment to Ukraine. For the first time in more than a month, Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles. In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, the European allies supplied weapons to Kyiv such as drones, Howitzer heavy artillery, anti-aircraft Stinger and anti-tank Javelin missiles. The supplies have angered Russia and despite the constant warnings by Moscow, the Ukrainian deputy defence minister Ganna Malyar on Sunday (June 5) said that the war-torn nation needs continued military support from Western countries until it defeated Russian forces. "We have already entered into a protracted war and we will need constant support. The West must understand that its help cannot be a one-time thing, but something that continues until our victory," Malyar said as quoted by the news agency AFP. Meanwhile, the report released by the UK Ministry of Defence suggested that Russia has apparently targeted the Western military equipment provided to the frontline Ukrainian units. Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 6 June 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/7sDt8fXMK3 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/BwzT24DRlM — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) June 6, 2022 × The report read: "In the early hours of 5 June, Russian Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles struck rail infrastructure in Kyiv, likely in an attempt disrupt the supply of western military equipment to frontline Ukrainian units." "In the Donbas, heavy fighting continues in the contested town of Sievierodonetsk and Russian forces continue to push towards Sloviansk as part of their attempted encirclement of Ukrainian forces," the report added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russia hit Kyiv with cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea on Sunday, striking a rail car repair facility in the Ukrainian capital, in the first such attack for weeks, Ukraine's army and railway chief said.</p>

<p>Dark smoke funnelled into the sky above Kyiv's eastern outskirts. At least one person was hospitalised though no deaths were immediately reported, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said.</p>

<p>Ukrainian air defences shot down one incoming missile at around 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT), the military said.</p>

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<p>One Russian missile that was probably headed for Kyiv flew "critically low" over a major nuclear power plant in the southern Mykolaiv region, state-run nuclear power operator Energoatom said on Telegram.</p>

<p>Russia's Defence Ministry said its missiles had destroyed T-72 tanks and armoured vehicles supplied to Ukraine by eastern European countries that were housed in a rail car repair facility in Kyiv.</p>

<p>Oleksandr Kamyshin, head of the Ukrainian railway, confirmed that four missiles had smashed into the Darnytsia rail car repair facility in eastern Kyiv, but denied there had been any military hardware at the site.</p>

<p>"Their (Russia's) target is the economy and the civilian population," he said.</p>

<p>The sprawling railway system has served as a vital lifeline as Russia's Feb. 24 invasion has smashed the Ukrainian economy and severed export routes via the Black Sea.</p>

<p>The missiles were the first to hit the capital since late April when a Radio Liberty producer was killed in a Russian missile strike that hit the building she lived in.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine conflict: Explosions rock Ukraine's capital Kyiv</strong></p>

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<p>"According to preliminary data, the (Russians) launched missiles from Tu-95 aircraft from the Caspian Sea," the Ukrainian air force said in a statement.</p>

<p>Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak called on the West to impose more sanctions on Russia to punish it for the strikes and to supply more weapons to Ukraine.</p>

<p>"The Kremlin resorts to new insidious attacks. Today’s missile strikes at Kyiv have only one goal - kill as many as possible," he wrote in a tweet.</p>

<p>The mayor of the historic town of Brovary, around 20 km (12 miles) from Kyiv's centre, urged people to remain inside their homes as there had been reports of a sooty smell coming from the smoke.</p>

<p>Despite continuing Russian offensives in Ukraine and the widespread destruction, life in Kyiv has been relatively attack-free in recent weeks, after Moscow turned the focus of its invasion to the east and south.</p>

<p>Air raid sirens regularly disrupt life in Kyiv, but there have been no major strikes on the city in several weeks.</p>

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<p>The Darnytskyi district on the left bank of the Dnipro River stretches from the fringes of Kyiv to the river's shores while the Dniprovskyi area in the city's north lies along the river.</p>

<p>Oleksandr Honcharenko, mayor of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region in the east, reported overnight strikes on the city, resulting in widespread damage but no casualties.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Ukrainian officials said the country's troops had recaptured a swathe of the embattled city of Sievierodonetsk in a counteroffensive against Russia.</p>

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Russia hit Kyiv with cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea on Sunday, striking a rail car repair facility in the Ukrainian capital, in the first such attack for weeks, Ukraine's army and railway chief said.

Russia hit Kyiv with cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea on Sunday, striking a rail car repair facility in the Ukrainian capital, in the first such attack for weeks, Ukraine's army and railway chief said. Dark smoke funnelled into the sky above Kyiv's eastern outskirts. At least one person was hospitalised though no deaths were immediately reported, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said. Ukrainian air defences shot down one incoming missile at around 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT), the military said. Also read | Ukraine's defence minister 'optimistic' that war with Russia could end this year One Russian missile that was probably headed for Kyiv flew "critically low" over a major nuclear power plant in the southern Mykolaiv region, state-run nuclear power operator Energoatom said on Telegram. Russia's Defence Ministry said its missiles had destroyed T-72 tanks and armoured vehicles supplied to Ukraine by eastern European countries that were housed in a rail car repair facility in Kyiv. Oleksandr Kamyshin, head of the Ukrainian railway, confirmed that four missiles had smashed into the Darnytsia rail car repair facility in eastern Kyiv, but denied there had been any military hardware at the site. "Their (Russia's) target is the economy and the civilian population," he said. The sprawling railway system has served as a vital lifeline as Russia's Feb. 24 invasion has smashed the Ukrainian economy and severed export routes via the Black Sea. The missiles were the first to hit the capital since late April when a Radio Liberty producer was killed in a Russian missile strike that hit the building she lived in. Watch | Russia-Ukraine conflict: Explosions rock Ukraine's capital Kyiv "According to preliminary data, the (Russians) launched missiles from Tu-95 aircraft from the Caspian Sea," the Ukrainian air force said in a statement. Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak called on the West to impose more sanctions on Russia to punish it for the strikes and to supply more weapons to Ukraine. "The Kremlin resorts to new insidious attacks. Today’s missile strikes at Kyiv have only one goal - kill as many as possible," he wrote in a tweet. The mayor of the historic town of Brovary, around 20 km (12 miles) from Kyiv's centre, urged people to remain inside their homes as there had been reports of a sooty smell coming from the smoke. Despite continuing Russian offensives in Ukraine and the widespread destruction, life in Kyiv has been relatively attack-free in recent weeks, after Moscow turned the focus of its invasion to the east and south. Air raid sirens regularly disrupt life in Kyiv, but there have been no major strikes on the city in several weeks. Also read | Putin vows to strike harder if longer-range missiles supplied to Ukraine The Darnytskyi district on the left bank of the Dnipro River stretches from the fringes of Kyiv to the river's shores while the Dniprovskyi area in the city's north lies along the river. Oleksandr Honcharenko, mayor of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region in the east, reported overnight strikes on the city, resulting in widespread damage but no casualties. On Saturday, Ukrainian officials said the country's troops had recaptured a swathe of the embattled city of Sievierodonetsk in a counteroffensive against Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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