Kyiv Missile Attack Kills 12, Injures 34

Summary

At least 12 people were killed and 34 injured in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv overnight, with residential buildings, warehouses, a children’s hospital and a school damaged. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country’s lack of air defense missiles is worsening the death toll and delaying serious peace talks.

Key Points
  • At least 12 people were killed and 34 others injured in an overnight Russian missile attack on Kyiv.
  • Residential buildings, warehouses, a children's hospital and a school were damaged in the strikes.
  • Russia said it targeted military facilities and warehouses and claimed its forces shot down 726 Ukrainian drones.
  • Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine cannot seriously consider peace until it receives enough anti-ballistic missiles.
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