Today's D Brief: More Russian missiles hit cities; House passes NDAA; Germany convicts far-right officer; Underwater ICBMs?; And just a bit more.
Defense OneJul 28, 2022
Day 143: At Least 8 Civilians Killed in Separate Attacks as Air Raid Sirens Ring Out Across Kyiv
Image copyright: Shutterstock [via The Guardian]
The Facts
At least eight civilians have been killed and 18 more were injured in Russian bombardment across Ukraine in the last 24hrs as air raid sirens ring out across the capital of Kyiv.
Ukraine's air force said Russian planes launched several cruise missiles, four of which were intercepted, on the city of Dnipro late on Friday. Officials said the strikes hit a factory and nearby streets, killing at least three people and injuring 15.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
In another deadly week for Ukraine, Russia continues to target and kill civilians. These are egregious violations of international law and should be punished by the international community.
Pro-Russia narrative
As Russian officials have said several times, Russia does not target civilians and its air strikes are only directed towards military targets. Assertions to the contrary are only efforts to whip up hate against Russia and its people.