Russia threatens more strikes against Kyiv after drone and missile attack

Russia carried out weekend attacks that hit every district of Kyiv, with explosions heard across the city and fires burning by dawn. Ukraine’s emergency services reported at least four deaths and dozens of injuries, including damage to a subway shelter station and the incineration of one of Kyiv’s oldest markets. Ukraine’s military said Russia launched 600 drones and 90 missiles, with drones being more manageable than ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs additional air defense systems, such as U.S.-made Patriot, but supplies are limited due to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Ukraine is seeking options including accelerating advanced air defense production in Europe.

"Well, Leila, the strikes sounded really bad even while they were happening. We heard hours of very, very loud explosions like these. (SOUNDBITE OF EXPLOSIONS) KAKISSIS: And, you know, by dawn, the air smelled burned and fires were all over the city. Ukraine's emergency services said at least four people were killed and dozens wounded. One of Kyiv's oldest markets was incinerated, and a subway station where people actually seek shelter from these attacks was hit and damaged."

"Well, this was one of the biggest attacks of the war. Ukraine's military says Russia launched 600 drones and 90 missiles. Ukraine has developed weapons to shoot down drones, but ballistic missiles remain a challenge. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs air defense systems to target these missiles, like the U.S.-made Patriot, and this is now in short supply due to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran."

"So he's saying Ukraine is looking for options, like accelerating the production of advanced air defense systems in Europe. Here's Zelenskyy. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: (Speaking Ukrainian)."

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