Ballistic Strikes Hit Kyiv Market, Industrial Sites; Navy Strikes Crimea
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Ukraine faced a barrage of Russian attacks today, with ballistic missiles striking Kyiv's historic Pochaina book market, igniting a large fire and injuring several people. Simultaneously, industrial facilities in Kryvyi Rih, including the ArcelorMittal plant, were hit, leading to at least two fatalities and numerous injuries across the city.
In response, Ukraine's Naval Forces reported a successful strike on a Russian Bastion coastal missile complex located in Crimea, a system known for launching Onyx and Zircon missiles. Meanwhile, a domestic drone attack in Sumy killed one man and wounded his wife, and another drone attack in the Kyiv region injured a child.
Amidst the ongoing conflict, there was positive news as Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuliakh claimed her third European Championship title. Discussions are also underway regarding a potential increase in the minimum pension to 6,000 hryvnias, offering a glimpse of domestic economic developments.