Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv kill eight, officials say
At least eight people were killed after Russia launched overnight ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say. The attack was the latest in a wave of air strikes on the capital ahead of a NATO summit.
Ukrainian officials said Russia launched a wave of ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people. Dozens more were reported injured. Rescue teams continued searching through rubble at multiple strike sites.
The attack marked the latest in a string of air strikes on the Ukrainian capital ahead of an upcoming NATO summit. Ukrainian officials suggested the strikes were intended to pressure the alliance before the meeting.
Western leaders condemned the attack and renewed calls to bolster Ukraine's air defenses. Russia has not issued an official response.
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