Russian missiles and drones kill at least 18 on ‘night of horror’ for Ukraine’s capital
Kyiv suffered its most severe Russian aerial attack in four years, involving hundreds of drones and missiles that killed at least 21 people. The assault caused widespread destruction to residential areas and forced thousands of residents to seek shelter in metro stations.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the persistent threat to civilian infrastructure and life in Ukraine.
At least 21 people were killed and dozens injured overnight in Kyiv , local authorities said, in what the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, called the worst Russian attack on the capital during more than four years of air assault on Ukraine .
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