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 Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine, killing at least 18 civilians and striking Kyiv and multiple cities  Russia carried out a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles that killed at least 18 civilians and wounded more than 100 others across multiple cities, officials said Tuesday. The strikes hit Kyiv, Dnipro and other regions, with emergency crews working through destroyed residential buildings where some victims were trapped under rubble. In Dnipro, rescuers recovered the bodies of a 3-year-old child and a mother and her 8-year-old son, while officials reported 12 deaths in the city and six in Kyiv. The bombardment stretched from night into daylight, with explosions reported across wide areas of the country. Kyiv residents had been on alert for days after warnings of a major aerial attack, including advisories for foreign diplomats to leave the capital. Despite those warnings, most remained in pl...

LAGOS CITY MARATHON: KENYA'S KIPTUM DEFENDS TITLE+WINS $50,000.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 4 people, people standing, shoes and outdoor                In a time of two hours,15 minutes and 20 seconds,Kenya's,Abraham Kiptum who won the maiden edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon yesterday Saturday successfully defended his title at the second edition of the race carting away the grand prize of $50,000.
His time was a new record in the Lagos Marathon as he posted a time of two hours,16 minutes and 19 seconds in the 2016 maiden edition.Kiptum's compatriots,Ronny Kiboss and Kiprotich Kiroi came second and third finishiing in two hours,15 minutes and 225 seconds and two hours,15 minutes and 30 seconds,winning $40,00 and $30,000 dollars respectively.
The race started at the National Stadium,Surulere by 7 am and ended at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island with over 50,000 athletes battling for the prize money.
Speaking shortly before presenting the prizes to the winners at the Eko Atlantic City,Victoria Island,State Governor,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration has begun steps to reposition sports in the State,assuring that no stone would be left unturned to achieve the aspiration.
He said the success of the tourney marked another leg of his government's dream and aspiration to make State the destination of Sports in Africa.To this end,the Governor said the State would continue to explore and attract regional,continental and global sports events to drive home its mission,adding that the all round development of youths through sports remains paramount. ''Our commitment to continue to support our Youth in Sports Development is resolute,a part that we cannot depart from.The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is a testimony to this avowed commitment,'' he said.More photos below.
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