Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. 3 people died and 12 were injured. More than 20 areas were affected. Ukraine has requested international assistance and stricter sanctions against Russia.
Russia-Ukraine War: The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of stopping. Once again, Russia has launched a major attack on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Drones and missiles were used in this attack. Several areas of Kyiv have been devastated. According to local authorities, at least 3 people have died in this attack, while 12 people have been injured. The deceased include a 14-year-old adolescent.
Direct Attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia targeted residential areas of Kyiv. Buildings were reduced to rubble after the missile strikes. Rescue teams arrived at the scene and began the work of extracting people trapped in the rubble. The head of Kyiv's urban administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said that a residential building was directly hit in this attack. He said, "Everything is destroyed. People are buried in the rubble."
More than 20 Areas Affected
According to local administration, more than 20 areas have been affected by this attack. Electricity and water supply have been disrupted in many parts of Kyiv. Rescue operations are ongoing. The rescue team has so far safely extracted dozens of people. The injured are being treated in hospitals.
First Major Attack After Peace Talks in Alaska
This attack comes at a time when US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska earlier this month. At that time, the two leaders discussed ending the war. But this attack has shown that peace efforts are still failing.
Russian Army Occupies Several Villages
News has come from the Donetsk province of Ukraine that the Russian army has occupied several villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This area is a major industrial region of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the war, Russia has consistently made gains in this area.
Fierce fighting is going on between the Russian and Ukrainian armies. The armies of both countries are face to face on many fronts in Donetsk. Military experts say that if Russia completely occupies this area, it will be a major blow for Ukraine.
Ukraine's Reaction
The Ukrainian government has bly condemned this attack. Officials said that Russia is constantly violating international laws. Ukraine has appealed to the world to impose more stringent economic and political sanctions on Russia.
