Russia carried out a large overnight assault on Kyiv using missiles and drones, leaving at least nine people dead and more than 30 injured. Early reports said the attack also caused damage to Lithuania’s embassy in the Ukrainian capital.
The strike appeared to be one of the heavier attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, with emergency services responding to casualties and damage across the city. The reported impact on a foreign embassy highlighted the wider risk such bombardments pose beyond residential and public areas.
Ukrainian authorities were assessing the aftermath as rescue and recovery work continued. Casualty figures could change as officials gather more information from the affected sites.
The barrage added to continuing pressure on Kyiv as Russia keeps up long-range attacks on Ukraine’s capital. Damage to diplomatic property is also likely to draw added international attention to the latest wave of strikes.
