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Russia Attacks Ukraine's Capital City

Russia Attacks Ukraine's Capital City
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Vocabulary

attack /əˈtæk/ noun
when someone uses weapons to hurt people or break things
The attack damaged many buildings in the city.
missile /ˈmɪs.əl/ noun
a flying weapon that goes very fast and far
The missile flew across the sky.
drone /droʊn/ noun
a flying machine without a person inside that someone controls from far away
Russia sent drones over the city.
capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ noun
the most important city in a country where the government works
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.
died /daɪd/ verb
stopped living
Seventeen people died in the attack.
damage /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/ noun
harm or break something so it does not work well
The weapons caused damage to hospitals and schools.

Article

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital city. Many weapons flew through the sky. Seventeen people died. Many more people got hurt. This attack happened in one day.

What Happened

Missiles and drones came from Russia. They hit buildings in and near Kyiv. Kyiv is the biggest city in Ukraine. People ran to safe places. Schools and hospitals were damaged.

Who Was Hurt

Seventeen people died in the attack. Many people got hurt. Some people got hurt inside buildings. Other people got hurt on the streets. Doctors worked all day and all night.

What Is A Missile

A missile is a flying weapon. Russia sent missiles to Ukraine. A drone is a flying machine without a person inside. Russia also sent many drones. Drones and missiles can go very fast.

Why This Matters

This attack is bad for people in Kyiv. People are scared and sad. The city has damage. People need help. Many countries are watching what happens in Ukraine.

Discussion Questions

  1. Have you heard about this attack before? What do you know about Ukraine?
  2. Why do you think countries attack each other with missiles and drones?
  3. How would you feel if your city was attacked? What would you do?
  4. What help do people in attacked cities need?
  5. What can people do to help people in dangerous situations?

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