Russia’s Defense Ministry says it has launched a missile attack targeting the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. He warned Ukraine that such attacks would be intensified in retaliation for what it called “terrorist attacks” or “acts of sabotage” in Ukraine.

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Russia claims to have fired missiles at a factory in Kiev. The factory manufactured air defense systems and anti-ship missiles.

The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement in a telegram that the missile strike “destroyed” long-range and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems as well as equipment for the production and repair of anti-ship missiles.

Russia on Thursday accused Ukraine of sending helicopters across the border to attack several Russian cities.

However, Moscow has not been able to verify the allegations.