In an unbelievable turn of events, Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv, suffered a terrifying missile attack early Wednesday morning. Authorities confirmed the deadly assault, reporting multiple explosions rocking the city center around 5 a.m. local time. According to the Kyiv Region Military Administration, air defense forces sprung into immediate action in a desperate attempt to counter the missile onslaught. As the dust settles, early reports confirm at least two casualties due to falling debris from the missile strike on Kyiv.

But wait, there’s more! In a shocking retaliation, a drone attack targeted an airport in Pskov, northwestern Russia, causing catastrophic damage to four Ilyushin 76 aircraft. The impact was so severe that two of the transport planes erupted in flames! The governor of Pskov, Mikhail Vedernikov, took to Telegram to update on the staggering developments: “The Ministry of Defence is repelling a drone attack on Pskov airport.” Videos that have surfaced on social media show the terrifying scene—planes on fire, and the haunting sound of explosions echoing in the background. Miraculously, no casualties have been reported yet.

Adding more fuel to the fire, Pskov is not just any location. Situated more than 600 kilometers away from Ukraine and perilously close to the Estonian border, this isn’t the first time the area has been hit. It was under similar drone attacks back in late May! Though Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for this new shocker, the event follows a history of tension and strikes in the region, including attacks on other Russian regions like Belgorod and even central Moscow.

In case you thought drones were just for taking pretty pictures, think again! The frequency of drone incursions is skyrocketing on both sides of this escalating conflict. And let’s not forget—prior to today’s madness, Russia had launched a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, causing untold suffering in terms of casualties and injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky isn’t taking this lying down, vowing a “tangible response” to what he’s calling a “terrorist attack” by Russia.

In a world teetering on the edge, today’s horrifying events in both Kyiv and Pskov raise the stakes in a conflict that shows no signs of slowing down. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on this high-stakes geopolitical drama!

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