Russia launches attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens
Key takeaways
- Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in the massive overnight strikes, which damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
- Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of the capital, confirmed on Telegram that 13 people were killed and 86 injured in Kyiv as the city came under a ballistic missile attack.
- "A search and rescue operation is underway in a damaged house in the Darnytskyi district," Klitschko wrote.
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Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in the massive overnight strikes, which damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
https://p.dw.com/p/5GPp4Russia said the strikes were in retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks Image: Genya Savilov/AFPAdvertisement At least 13 people were killed and over 80 people were injured after Russian drones and missiles hit residential buildings in Kyiv as part of a broader wave of Russian attacks overnight on the Ukrainian capital.
Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of the capital, confirmed on Telegram that 13 people were killed and 86 injured in Kyiv as the city came under a ballistic missile attack. Of the injured, 70 had to be hospitalized.