A major overnight Russian attack involving drones and missiles struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 70, including children.
The assault caused widespread destruction, setting buildings ablaze, collapsing structures, and trapping residents under rubble. Emergency services responded to multiple fires and extensive damage across residential and administrative areas. The attack prompted Ukrainian President Zelensky to cut short his visit to South Africa.
The incident underscores the ongoing intensity and civilian toll of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills nine, injures more than 70, says State Emergency Service
The most serious incident was at an apartment building destroyed in the Sviatoshynskyi district west of the city centre. Pictures posted on Telegram showed rescue teams working with floodlights, moving cautiously through piles of rubble and clambering up ladders extended along the facades of buildings.
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