Russia launched a heavy missile attack on Kyiv on Saturday, Aug 1, with Ukrainian officials saying at least nine people were killed and 28 others were wounded. The injured included four children, according to the initial official toll.
Officials said ballistic missiles were used in the strike on the Ukrainian capital. More than a dozen explosions were reported across the city during the attack, underscoring the scale of the assault and sending residents scrambling for safety.
The latest Kyiv missile attack came just days after another major round of strikes this week. Ukrainian authorities have been reporting repeated Russian attacks, with Thursday's strikes also causing deaths and injuries.
The new barrage adds to pressure on Kyiv as Russia continues long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities. Emergency responses were under way after the explosions, while the casualty figures could change as officials continue assessing the damage.
