Russia rained missiles down on Kyiv hours after African leaders arrived for a peacekeeping mission on June 16. Six hypersonic Kinzahl missiles, six Kalibr cruise missiles and two drones were shot down. “Putin 'builds confidence' by launching the largest missile attack on Kyiv in weeks, exactly amid the visit of African leaders to our capital. Russian missiles are a message to Africa: Russia wants more war, not peace,” Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba tweeted in response to the strikes. The African leaders may also propose an “unconditional grain and fertiliser deal”.

Source: Ethiopian News June 16, 2023 17:11 UTC