A wave of explosions has torn through Kyiv, marking another brutal chapter in Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine. At least six people have been confirmed dead, with many more injured, as residential areas and critical infrastructure were hit in the early hours.
Chaos in the Capital
Emergency services rushed to multiple locations across the city as air raid sirens wailed through the night. Videos circulating online show plumes of thick black smoke rising above apartment blocks, while shattered glass and debris litter the streets.
Civilian Casualties Mount
Local authorities report that among the victims were two elderly residents who couldn't reach shelter in time. A maternity hospital was also damaged, though no casualties were reported from that strike.
International Condemnation
The attack has drawn swift condemnation from Western leaders, with the UK Foreign Secretary calling it 'a barbaric assault on innocent civilians'. This comes as Ukraine continues to plead for more advanced air defence systems from its allies.
As dawn broke over Kyiv, rescue workers continued searching through rubble while residents surveyed the damage to their homes. The strikes represent the most significant attack on the capital in weeks, shattering any illusions of safety for its war-weary citizens.
