Russian attack on Kyiv region kills at least 14 people, say Ukrainian authorities
Russian missile strikes on the Kyiv region have resulted in at least 14 deaths and significant damage to civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials report that emergency services are continuing rescue operations amidst ongoing heavy bombardment.
Why it matters
The attack represents a significant escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, specifically targeting civilian areas.
A firefighter silhouetted against flames sprays water at a fire in Kyiv. A firefighter silhouetted against flames sprays water at a fire in Kyiv. Ukraine Russian attack on Kyiv region kills at least 14 people, say Ukrainian authorities Air raid alerts last for more than an hour as Moscow inflicts another heavy bombardment on Ukraine’s capital
Prefer the Guardian on Google Russian strikes in and around Kyiv killed at least 14 people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses, emergency service officials said. Some reports put the death toll at 15.
Air raid alerts lasted for more than an hour as Moscow’s forces continued a series of deadly heavy attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The military administration said seven sites were hit in an assault that began on Wednesday after midnight.
In Kyiv, authorities said one person died, 24 were injured and buildings were damaged.
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