Massive attack on Kyiv kills 17, injures dozens
At least 17 people were killed and dozens more injured in Kyiv overnight, local authorities said, as Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Thursday. Fires burned across the city as dawn broke, with strikes or debris hitting residential buildings in several districts and a hotel on one of Kyiv's central boulevards.
Details of the attack
The attack involved a combination of missiles and drones, according to Ukrainian officials. Air defenses were active throughout the night, but multiple impacts were reported. Emergency services rushed to extinguish fires and rescue residents trapped under rubble. The hotel hit is located on a major thoroughfare, though details on its occupancy at the time were not immediately available.
Impact and response
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the death toll and said rescue operations were ongoing. The attack marks one of the deadliest on the capital in recent months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, calling them a deliberate act of terror. International leaders also voiced support for Ukraine, with the UN calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
