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Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports at least 14 deaths as Russian missiles strike Ukraine and enter Polish territory

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian air strikes killed at least 14 people across Ukraine on Thursday, including one in the capital, Kyiv. The attacks, which occurred after Zelenskyy warned of a "massive" Russian assault, utilized over 70 missiles and 280 attack drones. Significant casualties were reported in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions, where Russian missiles damaged residential buildings and infrastructure. In the western city of Lviv, rescue workers cleared rubble to reach those trapped after missiles struck apartment buildings. Meanwhile, a Russian cruise missile crossed into Poland, forcing the Polish Armed Forces to scramble fighter jets to secure their airspace. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported that the missile landed deep within Polish territory, leaving a massive crater in a field. Zelenskyy, returning from a meeting with President Donald Trump, emphasized that Ukraine's safety depends on the willingness of allies to provide anti-missile defenses. He noted that the administration announced a commitment from President Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with licenses to produce Patriot missiles.

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