Explosions ring out in Kyiv after ballistic missile alert

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Although firmly held in the air by its cable, the device uses optical odometry sensors to stabilize itself to within a millimeter against the wind. About ten explosions rang out in Kyiv overnight from Friday to Saturday, an AFP journalist reported after a ballistic missile alert. Russia also launched 265 cruise missiles, including Kalibr, Iskander-K and Kh-101 missiles, of which 187 were intercepted by Ukrainian forces.

Furthermore, On the night leading into Wednesday, 14 people were killed and 27 wounded in Russian attacks on Kyiv Oblast.

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Although firmly held in the air by its cable, the device uses optical odometry sensors to stabilize itself to within a millimeter against the wind.
according to Le Parisien
About ten explosions rang out in Kyiv overnight from Friday to Saturday, an AFP journalist reported after a ballistic missile alert.
according to Ouest-France — À la Une +2
Russia also launched 265 cruise missiles, including Kalibr, Iskander-K and Kh-101 missiles, of which 187 were intercepted by Ukrainian forces.
according to Ouest-France — À la Une
On the night leading into Wednesday, 14 people were killed and 27 wounded in Russian attacks on Kyiv Oblast.
according to BT +1