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Kyiv power plant hit by Russian missile without warning from allies

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that a Russian ballistic missile struck a Kyiv power plant without advance warning from Western allies…

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France 24 reports: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that a Russian ballistic missile struck a Kyiv power plant without advance warning from Western allies, killing at least two people and wounding around 20.

The attack came days after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, raising questions over efforts to halt strikes on critical infrastructure.

This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Kyiv, Russian and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Location
Ukraine · Europe
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France 24
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Key names
Kyiv, Russian, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Western
Section
World

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