At least ten killed in massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv
At least ten people were killed in a massive overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes caused damage and fires in residential areas. The assault came on the eve of a NATO summit, raising tensions further.
Ukrainian officials said at least ten people were killed in a massive overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital, Kyiv. According to the authorities, many others were wounded in the strikes.
Officials said the attacks caused damage and fires in residential areas, with rescue teams searching through rubble. Ukraine's air defenses reported shooting down a portion of the incoming aerial weapons.
The assault came on the eve of a summit bringing together NATO leaders. Kyiv reiterated its appeal to allies for stronger air defenses. A detailed statement from Moscow on the incident was not immediately reported.
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