Five killed in strike on Russia’s Kursk after deadly rocket attack on Kyiv  

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**Russia Says 5 Killed in Ukrainian Strike**

Russia claims that five people have been killed in a Ukrainian strike in the western . This is a different number from what officials said earlier, which was six killed, including a child.

The acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexander Khinshtein, said nine people had been taken to hospital after the attack on the town of Rylsk. A cultural center, a fitness complex, a school, and homes were damaged in the strike.

**Kyiv Hit by Russian Missiles**

In Kyiv, Ukrainian officials reported that Russia had launched a fresh missile attack on the city, damaging several buildings hosting diplomatic missions. The building housing the embassies of , Argentina, North Macedonia, , , and Montenegro was affected. It is unclear whether the diplomats were injured.

**Multiple Attacks Across **

Ukraine’s military said Russia had launched 65 and missiles across the overnight, with most shot down. This includes a strike on Kyiv, which damaged several buildings in the city.

**Residents React to Damage**

Residents of Kyiv described the damage caused by the strikes. One resident, Oksana, said her apartment was destroyed and she didn’t understand how she survived. Another resident cursed the Russians as “beasts” after his restaurant was damaged.

**Russian Response**

The said missiles were launched at a (SBU) command post in response to a strike on a chemical plant in Russia’s Rostov Region two days ago. However, there is speculation that the attack could be linked to the killing of a Russian general earlier this week.

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