At least nine people were reported killed and 22 civilians injured after Russia launched a heavy attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and drones, according to Ukrainian authorities. The latest strike hit the capital in what officials described as an intense barrage.
Reports said a five-storey residential building was affected during the attack, underscoring the danger to civilians as air raid threats continue to hit urban areas. Emergency services were dealing with the aftermath as details of the damage and casualty toll continued to emerge.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded by urging partner countries to provide more air defences. His appeal followed another deadly assault on the capital, as Kyiv seeks stronger protection against repeated missile and drone attacks.
The strike adds to mounting pressure on Ukraine's allies over military support, especially air defence systems seen as critical for shielding cities from ballistic missile threats. With casualties confirmed in Kyiv, the attack highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of the capital to Russian bombardment.
