Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say
Key takeaways
- The overnight barrage followed a major attack on Wednesday - one of the largest Russia has mounted since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022, with 892 drones launched in 24 hours.
- It marks the third day in a row Ukraine has reported deaths, as Moscow ramps up its assault after a three-day ceasefire expired on Monday.
- In the capital, a search and rescue operation began early Thursday to look for people under the rubble of a nine-storey apartment block which had been hit overnight.
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Ian Aikman Reuters Rescuers searched for people under the rubble of an apartment building in Kyiv, which partially collapsed in the attacks One person has been killed and dozens wounded after Russia launched a massive wave of strikes against Ukraine overnight, officials have said.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said it was an "especially difficult night for Kyiv", where rescuers are searching through the rubble of a residential building after a combined missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital.
The overnight barrage followed a major attack on Wednesday - one of the largest Russia has mounted since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022, with 892 drones launched in 24 hours.