Several loud explosions were reported in Kyiv early Tuesday as Russia carried out a combined missile and drone attack, according to Arab News, which cited AFP journalists on the ground. Air defense systems were activated during an air raid alert.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned on Telegram that new ballistic missiles were heading toward Kyiv, according to Arab News. Journalists in the capital reported the attack involved both drones and missiles.
Multiple outlets described the strikes as part of a broader pattern of intensifying Russian airstrikes on Kyiv occurring day and night for weeks, using ballistic missiles and jet-propelled drones, according to the Los Angeles Times, the Associated Press and The Times of India.
On Monday, a woman was killed and six people were injured in a Russian drone strike, according to Arab News.
CBS News reported that Russia has continued daytime drone strikes on Kyiv, and noted that North Korea is sending additional troops to the region to fight for Moscow, according to CBS News' Aidan Stretch.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reports described a sustained Russian ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeping Kyiv on edge.
- CBS News reported continued daytime drone strikes on Kyiv.
- CBS News noted North Korea is sending additional troops to fight for Russia.
“Russia’s ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge” — Los Angeles Times
Center
- Arab News reported several loud explosions in Kyiv early Tuesday during an air raid alert.
- Ukraine's Air Force warned via Telegram that new ballistic missiles were heading toward Kyiv, per Arab News.
- The Times of India described sustained pressure on Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones.
- Arab News reported a woman killed and six injured in a Monday drone strike.
“Several explosions rock Kyiv during missile alert” — Arab News
Questions readers ask
What happened in Kyiv on Tuesday?
Several loud explosions were reported across Kyiv early Tuesday as Russia launched a combined ballistic missile and drone attack, with Ukraine's Air Force warning of incoming missiles and air defense systems activating, according to Arab News.
Were there any casualties?
According to Arab News, a woman was killed and six people were injured in a separate Russian drone strike on Kyiv the day before, on Monday.
What did left-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets including the Los Angeles Times, CBS News and the Associated Press emphasized the ongoing ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz on Kyiv, with CBS News also noting North Korea's deployment of additional troops to fight for Russia.
What did center outlets report?
Center outlets including The Times of India and Arab News detailed the sustained pressure from Russian ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones on Ukraine, with Arab News providing on-the-ground detail of Tuesday's explosions and air raid alert.
Is North Korea involved in the conflict?
According to CBS News, North Korea is sending additional troops to the region to fight on behalf of Russia.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningRussia’s ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningRussia continues daytime drone strikes in Kyiv
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningRussia’s ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge
- Arab NewsCenterSeveral explosions rock Kyiv during missile alert
- The Times of IndiaCenterHow Russia's ballistic missiles, jet-powered drones have kept Ukraine under pressure