Russia launches all-day bombing attack on Kyiv
The Kremlin’s assault targeted central areas of the Ukrainian capital.
Kyiv, Ukraine experienced an intense all-day bombing attack by Russia's armed forces on Wednesday, resulting in at least two deaths and 24 injuries, according to Ukrainian authorities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Russian strikes, stating that they targeted civilian and critical infrastructure such as pharmaceutical facilities, gas stations, railways, communications networks, and shopping malls.
The Ukrainian President added that the attacks extended beyond Kyiv, impacting cities and communities in eight other regions.
Zelenskyy's statement came as world leaders, including himself, convened in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly. Despite the diplomatic gathering, Kyiv residents endured persistent drone strikes throughout the morning. The attacks caused significant damage, including the destruction of Kyiv's modernist railway market near the central station and harm to a key pharmaceutical factory. Smoke covered large parts of the city as the assaults continued throughout the day.
In New York, Ukrainian officials were working to secure continued support for their resistance efforts and to pressure Russia to negotiate peace terms. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to find a resolution to the conflict. However, Russia's Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, dismissed the possibility of peace talks at this stage, stating that Moscow remains open to dialogue but believes no reason exists for it at present.
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