Russia’s war on Ukraine latest: Kyiv defends against heavy air raid

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[1/4] A Ukrainian serviceman of the 128th Mountain assault Brigade puts a dog in a helmet after a military training, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, May 15, 2023.... Read more May 16 (Reuters) - Russia launched an exceptionally intense air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday. Officials said preliminary information showed air defences had destroyed most of the incoming drones and missiles. On Monday, the Ukrainian military hailed advances made in its first successful counterattack against Russian forces besieging the eastern city of Bakhmut. DIPLOMACY AND ECONOMY * Britain promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr...