Russia strikes Kyiv's Zhuliany and Boryspil airports, Zelensky says

pravda.com.ua (Russian)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia carried out a targeted strike on the Kyiv (Zhuliany) and Boryspil airports on the night of September 5, marking the first such attack in a long time. Zelensky linked the strikes to discussions about a potential US aircraft landing at one of these airports, calling the attack a reaction to those preparations. He said Ukraine has recorded the move and will adjust its operation regarding Russian airspace next week. No specific details about the consequences of the strikes on the airports were provided by the president.


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