Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, injuring residents
Air strikes damage buildings and injure two civilians after Zelenskyy warns of potential for new attacks.
On Saturday morning, Russian forces carried out a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital city, causing significant damage and casualties ahead of upcoming peace talks. The assault targeted residential areas, damaging multiple buildings and injuring two individuals. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the city's suburbs, stating that Russian forces were specifically targeting infrastructure.
Debris from the strikes struck a five-story apartment building, damaging its facade and a neighboring residential building. The military administration confirmed two civilian injuries and damage to a kindergarten building, underscoring the attack's impact on civilian infrastructure. Authorities advised residents to remain vigilant of further strikes, acknowledging the ongoing threat.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had previously warned of additional Russian assaults on critical infrastructure, including energy facilities and bridges, in his nightly address. The missile attack coincided with U.S.-led peace negotiations set to commence in Abu Dhabi within three days, involving Ukrainian and Russian representatives.
These talks aim to resolve the conflict that has persisted for over four years. While officials have not provided detailed assessments of infrastructure damage or casualty figures following Saturday's strikes, the repeated attacks raise concerns about the war's continued escalation and the potential for further disruptions to civilian services.
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