Kyiv is ‘still vulnerable’ despite Russian redeployment

Published April 6, 2022 4:03pm ET



While many Russian forces have left the area surrounding Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, U.S. officials still say the city remains under threat.

A senior U.S. defense official told reporters on Wednesday that they have seen a complete withdrawal of Russian forces near Kyiv and Chernihiv, though the threat remains based on Russia’s air capabilities. Russia has launched more than 1,450 missiles since the beginning of their invasion.

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