Kyiv was struck by a “massive attack” from Russia overnight with multiple drone and missiles killing at least ten people, including a child, the city’s military administration chief said Thursday.
“People may still be trapped under the rubble. Dozens are wounded,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.
“These Russian missiles and attack drones today are a clear response to everyone in the world who, for weeks and months, has been calling for a ceasefire and for real diplomacy,” he added.
Ukrainian authorities said some 500 rescuers and 1,000 police officers were responding to multiple locations.
Horrified by yet another night of deadly Russian missile attacks on Ukraine. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian victims and also with the staff of @EUDelegationUA , whose building was damaged in this deliberate Russian strike.President of the European Concil Antonio Costa confirmed.
“The EU will not be intimidated. Russia’ aggression only strengthens our resolve to stand with Ukraine and its people,” he said on X.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said diplomats were also on Russia’s hit list.
“During the night strike, Russia also targeted diplomats—in direct breach of the Vienna convention,” he said on X.
“The EU mission to Ukraine was damaged. This requires not only the EU’s, but worldwide condemnation.”
“Mountaineers, dog handlers, psychologists, engineering and fire and rescue equipment are being deployed. Robotic equipment is being actively used to clear the area so that rescuers can work faster,’ interior minister Ihor Klymenko said.
Among the dead Kyiv was a 14-year-old girl, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv city military administration, said, confirming the overall loss of life.
At least 17 people were hospitalized, according to the latest official figures, including at least five children, aged seven to 17.
But momentum around peace talks has stalled, with no sign that a bilateral meeting the White House has pushed between Zelensky and Putin will take place.
