A Russian barrage on Kyiv killed 17 people and wounded more than 40 in the capital and surrounding areas, according to the headline and initial details. The attacks also triggered fires at several locations across the region.
Smoke hung over Kyiv at sunrise after the strikes, with AFP journalists reporting visible clouds above the capital. The damage and casualties followed an intensification of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said additional US-made Patriot interceptors could help protect civilians. His appeal focused on strengthening Ukraine’s ability to defend populated areas from further attacks.
