Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, including a child, and wounded nine others. Powerful explosions illuminated the night sky and left a column of smoke as air defenses operated and at least one missile appeared to be shot down. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko described the assault as massive and urged residents to remain in shelters. Emergency services reported damage to residential buildings in Darnytsky, Dniprovsky and Shevchenkivsky districts. Hundreds sought refuge in subway stations, with people using sleeping bags and sheltering with pets. Diplomatic efforts involving leaders from the United States, Russia and Ukraine have produced little tangible progress toward peace.
Russian strikes killed at least three people in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and wounded nine others, city officials said on Thursday morning. According to operational information, the number of dead has increased to three people, wounded to nine. Among the dead is a child, the city's military administration announced. Powerful explosions were heard by Agence France-Presse journalists in Kyiv on Thursday, the news agency reported, as Ukrainian officials warned of a massive Russian attack.
The explosions illuminated the night sky and left behind a column of smoke. At least one missile appeared to be shot down as red tracer bullets sailed upwards. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said a massive attack on the capital was taking place. Air defence forces were operating, he said, urging residents to remain in shelters. An AFP journalist witnessed about 100 people taking refuge in a subway station, with some lying in sleeping bags and others holding their pets.
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