At least nine people have lost their lives after Russian forces unleashed a wave of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, marking one of the city’s deadliest attacks in recent weeks.
Ukrainian authorities reported that the overnight assault targeted several residential neighborhoods, destroying homes, damaging public infrastructure, and sparking multiple fires across the capital.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the affected areas, where rescue teams worked tirelessly to pull survivors from the wreckage of collapsed buildings. Dozens were injured and transported to hospitals for medical care, while several individuals were successfully rescued from under the rubble.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that emergency operations are still in progress as firefighters battle flames ignited by the strikes. Local officials emphasized that saving lives and assisting those impacted remain the top priorities.
The attack is part of a renewed Russian campaign of aerial offensives against key Ukrainian cities, even as international efforts to broker peace continue.
Ukrainian military officials confirmed that air defense systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones, but some projectiles managed to breach the city’s defenses, causing significant destruction.
Amid fears of further strikes, residents were urged to stay in bomb shelters, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue and debris is cleared.
This latest escalation underscores the severe humanitarian toll of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, where civilians once again bear the heaviest burden as the conflict enters a critical new phase.
