At least four people have been killed and more than 34 wounded in an overnight attack on Kyiv. A prominent Ukrainian religious complex was set on fire by some of the 611 long-range strike UAVs and 70 missiles that were unleashed on the capital city. Founded in the 11th century, the historic facility serves as a major spiritual and cultural center for many Ukrainians. Flames could be seen billowing from the building that traces its roots back almost 1,000 years. The National Cultural, Art and Museum Complex was also set ablaze.
The same missile strike destroyed the largest automated sorting terminal in Kyiv belonging to Nova Poshta, Ukraine's largest private postal and courier company (equivalent to FedEx or UPS). The terminal was the company’s most technologically advanced facility that operated around the clock, processing up to 50,000 parcels per hour. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the attack, and the company was able to activate backup operating plans to maintain scheduled deliveries.
The missiles and drones hit several residential buildings as well, leaving at least 23 people wounded; about 140,000 households in the northern part of Kyiv are without electricity.
Other parts of the country also suffered attacks over the weekend, leaving at least five people dead in Kharkiv and another five people wounded. Three people, including a child, were wounded in Sumy.
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