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Kiev, Moscow warns: "Leave the city"
Moscow has issued a new call for diplomats and foreign citizens to leave Kiev as attacks on civilian targets intensify.
Russian authorities have issued a new warning to diplomats and foreign citizens in Kiev, urging them to leave the capital. This statement comes amid growing concerns about security in the region, with recent attacks hitting civilian targets and critical infrastructure.
During the night, Russian forces launched airstrikes against the city of Hostomel in the Kiev Oblast, targeting warehouses and causing injuries. Four people have been reported injured in the shelling, according to local sources.
Additionally, a drone from Belarus violated Lithuanian airspace, prompting a security alert. The Lithuanian government's crisis service reported the incident, emphasizing the importance of surveillance in the skies over the area.
Recent developments have also underscored Ukraine's critical economic situation, which will require additional financial support, estimated at up to 70 billion euros by 2027, to sustain military efforts and reconstruction.
Furthermore, additional attacks on infrastructure have been confirmed, including a strategic bridge in northern Kiev that facilitates troop movement. This strike is part of a Russian strategy aimed at undermining Ukraine's resilience capabilities.
Lastly, NATO has scrambled its jets in response to the drone alert in Lithuania, highlighting the escalating tension in the region and fears of an escalation of the conflict.