Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
Summary
A Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building killed 24 people including three children, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy disclosed amidst ongoing war and sanctions concerns. A prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine also took place, facilitated by the UAE.
Key Points
- A Russian missile attack on a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed over 48 wounded and substantial damage across Ukraine from Russian air strikes and drone attacks.
- The missile that hit the apartment building was newly produced, indicating Russia's circumvention of global sanctions for missile manufacturing components.
- Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, returning 205 prisoners from each side, marking the first phase of a larger planned swap.
