Kiev is seeking additional air defenses after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least nine people and injured 28 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The wounded included four children, underscoring the civilian toll of the latest attack on the capital.
Officials said the strikes hit five districts of Kiev early Saturday. Emergency crews and local authorities were left dealing with the aftermath across multiple parts of the city as damage reports emerged from the affected areas.
The attack adds to pressure on Ukraine to strengthen protection against combined missile and drone assaults. Kiev’s renewed call for more air defenses reflects concern over the scale and frequency of Russian attacks targeting major urban areas.
With casualties reported in several districts, the strikes highlighted the continuing threat facing residents of the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian officials have pointed to the need for stronger defensive systems as Russia keeps up long-range attacks on Kiev and other cities.
