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US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

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Drone for crippled Fukushima nuclear plant survey

Photo taken in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2025, shows a drone flying inside a facility simulating the No. 3 reactor containment vessel at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings plans to use the drone to investigate the containment vessel from November to gather information necessary to remove melted fuel debris.

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Drone for crippled Fukushima nuclear plant survey

Photo taken in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2025, shows a drone flying inside a facility simulating the No. 3 reactor containment vessel at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings plans to use the drone to investigate the containment vessel from November to gather information necessary to remove melted fuel debris.

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China: Fierce Sandstorm Sweeps Through Melon Field in Changji, Xinjiang

A fierce sandstorm hit Changji, Xinjiang, on August 16. This video captured the moment a man was standing in his Hami melon field when powerful winds swept through without warning. Within seconds, hordes of empty melon bags were hurled into the air, filling the sky and creating a chaotic scene as the man struggled to continue his broadcast.

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US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

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China: Construction Cradle Torn Off by Typhoon Winds Crashes Into Building in Guangdong

A construction cradle was violently swung by typhoon winds and slammed into a high-rise in Guangdong, China, on July 19, 2025. The cradle struck the building repeatedly, sending debris flying and alarming onlookers.

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China: Car Escapes Danger as Concrete Road Bursts From Scorching Heat

On July 9, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a car narrowly avoided disaster after a concrete road suddenly burst apart during a heatwave. The video shows the driver slamming on the brakes just in time to avoid hitting the raised, broken roadway.

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US: Possible Tornado Whips Debris Into Air in Pinellas County, Florida 2

A possible tornado touched down in Pinellas County, Florida on Wednesday, June 25 as severe thunderstorms brought rain and hail to the region. This video shows pieces of debris flying through the air in Clearwater.

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US: Possible Tornado Whips Debris Into Air in Largo, Florida

A possible tornado touched down in Pinellas County, Florida on Wednesday, June 25 as severe thunderstorms brought rain and hail to the region. This video shows pieces of debris flying through the air in Largo.

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China: Man Escapes Seconds Before Wind Blows Shed Onto Sidewalk

A dramatic video from Xinxiang, Henan, on June 15, 2025, shows a man trying to protect his potted plant during a fierce windstorm—only to flee seconds before a metal shed crashes down on the spot. Identified as Mr. Yang, the man clung to the plant outside his store before running inside just in time. The shed landed where he had stood moments earlier. Debris was left scattered across the street, but he was unharmed.

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China: Woman Knocked Over by Flying Metal Sheet in Strong Winds

This tense moment shows a woman being knocked over by a metal sheet blown by strong winds. On May 9, 2025, in Luoyang, Henan, a video captured a restaurant worker standing on a loose metal sheet to prevent it from flying away and potentially hurting others. However, the wind lifted the sheet and sent her tumbling to the ground, resulting in a knee injury. The video ends with the woman lying on the ground in pain as a bystander rushes over to help her.

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China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

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China: Haikou Gripped by Powerful Storm, Strong Winds Move Everything

On April 28, 2025, in Haikou, Hainan, the video showed the moment the city was engulfed by the violent storm. Dark, swirling clouds filled the sky as strong winds swept through, causing chaos and panic among the residents. The video captured trees bending under the gusts and debris flying, highlighting the storm's intensity on that frightful day. The storm eventually subsided without any reported fatalities, but left significant material damage in its wake.

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UK: Roof Debris Blown Off By Storm Eowyn’s Gusty Winds In Belfast

Storm Eowyn brought strong winds to parts of UK and Ireland on Friday, January 24, prompting rare red weather warnings in both countries. Schools and businesses were closed due to expected disruptions, with several flights canceled at Belfast City Airport. This video shows debris flying off the roof of Titanic Studios in Belfast, swept by Storm Éowyn’s gusty winds.

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China: Fierce Storm Topples Trees In Ya’an, Sichuan Province

On September 2, 2024, in Ya'an, a city in Sichuan Province in southwestern China, a video captured a severe storm with strong winds and heavy rain. The harsh weather significantly reduced visibility on the roads, making it nearly impossible to see. The wind was so powerful that trees were swaying violently, with small debris flying everywhere, creating a hazardous and frightening scene. The filmer described how he was driving down the road when he happened to encounter strong convective weather. The violent gusts of wind lasted for twenty minutes, and leaves were flying all over the place. He had to get out of his car and cut down the fallen trees blocking the road before he could pass.

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Japan: Possible Tornado Causes Four Injuries In Miyazaki

Four people were injured after a possible tornado occurred in Sadowara, Miyazaki City, southern Japan on Wednesday, August 28 at about 2:00 p.m. An overturned car and damage to a roof were reported. This video, recorded at 1:54 p.m., shows debris flying in Sadowara amid windy conditions. The video owner said, "I could see a cloud engulfing things the whole time I was driving on the highway".

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US: Tornado Touches Down In Buffalo, New York Causing Building Damage 2

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York Monday, August 5, causing substantial damage to buildings. Power outages were also reported in the area.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Hits Buffalo, Bringing Heavy Rains, Flooding

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Monday, August 5, causing substantial damage to buildings and power outages. Due to torrential rains, a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Erie and Genesee Counties.

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US: Tornado Touches Down In Buffalo, New York Causing Building Damage

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York Monday, August 5 causing substantial damage to buildings. Power outages were also reported in the area.

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Yemen's Houthis release video showing downing U.S. spy drone

STORY: Yemen's Houthis release video showing downing U.S. spy drone SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: SANAA, Yemen CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houthi missiles shooting down a U.S. drone 2. various of the wreckage of the U.S. drone on a mountain in Saada, northern Yemen STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi group on Saturday posted a video showing the downing of what it said was a "U.S. MQ9 spy drone" over the northern Yemeni province of Saada. The Houthis said the operation occurred late Thursday night near the southern border of Saudi Arabia. The video broadcast by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV showed the drone, while flying over the sky of Saada, was spotted by an apparent infrared thermal camera. As the video showed, a Houthi fighter and a bunch of men launched what appeared to be a missile toward the drone, causing yellowish fire and an explosion, after which debris fell rapidly to the ground. The Saada province is the stronghold of Houthi l

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - The yard is seen from a burnt-out balcony in an apartment of Anatolii Luchok damaged after the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street was hit by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - The residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street shows damage caused by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A municipal worker cleans away the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - The residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street shows damage caused by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A burnt-out car that caught fire due to the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles is seen in the yard of the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Labourers are seen at work outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A burnt-out car that caught fire due to the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles is seen in the yard of the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A man is seen inside an apartment of Anatolii Luchok damaged after the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street was hit by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A burnt-out car that caught fire due to the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles is seen in the yard of the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A burnt-out car that caught fire due to the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles is seen in the yard of the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers use a bucket loader to remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Residents receive hot meals and drinks at a temporary warming shelter set up in the yard outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street that was hit by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A man is seen inside an apartment of Anatolii Luchok damaged after the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street was hit by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers use a bucket loader to remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - The residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street shows damage caused by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A man carries a particle board to seal a window at the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A municipal worker cleans away the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - Municipal workers remove the rubble outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A car damaged by the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles is framed in a film outside the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A welder is seen at work at the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A man carries a particle board to seal a window at the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - The residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street shows damage caused by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A welder is seen at work at the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street damaged by the falling debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Aftermath of December 13 Russian missile attack on Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 18, 2023 - A man picks up the rubble in an apartment of Anatolii Luchok damaged after the residential building at 4A Ostafiia Dashkevycha Street was hit by the debris of downed Russian ballistic missiles, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. At exactly 03:00 on December 13, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. All 10 incoming targets flying along a ballistic trajectory were shot down by the air defence unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.