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Missile Mayhem: Russia's Fiery Airstrikes Meet Ukraine's Fierce Defenses

By WOM

May 1, 2023

SUMMARY

  • Russia launches another major airstrike, injuring 34 and damaging homes in Ukraine, but Kyiv successfully intercepts most missiles
  • Pavlohrad suffers the brunt of the damage, while Ukraine prepares a massive counteroffensive to reclaim occupied land
  • Capital city Kyiv remains unscathed as tensions escalate and both sides prepare for further conflict

In the latest round of missile-slinging shenanigans, Russia launched another major airstrike against Ukraine, causing a massive fire, injuring 34 peeps, and damaging a bunch of homes. But Ukraine was ready to throw down, successfully intercepting 15 out of 18 cruise missiles and keeping their cities safe.

The main damage went down in Pavlohrad, a railway hub just hanging out behind the southern and eastern fronts. Russian forces claimed they were just targeting military spots, but Ukrainian officials showed off images of a crispy landscape, pointing to some serious damage to apartment buildings, schools, kindergartens, and shops. Even three kiddos got hurt in the crossfire.

This wild display of firepower comes just three days after Russia wiped out 23 civilians with a missile aimed at a high-rise apartment in Uman. Now, it seems like they're back to their winter hobby of launching major airstrikes all over the place.

Ukraine's not taking this lying down, though. They're gearing up for a massive counteroffensive to reclaim the occupied land in the south and east. With a little help from their Western pals and a whole lot of armored vehicles, they're ready to rumble. 🇺🇦

As the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine in the wee hours of the morning, Kyiv reported no civilian casualties or damage in the capital. Looks like they're keeping their game face on despite the intense situation.


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