Russia hits Kyiv with 'massive' deadly overnight strikes

Summary

Russian forces launched a massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least four including children and injuring about 30, amid stalled peace talks involving the US. Missile strikes and drone attacks targeted residential areas and caused significant damage.

Key Points
  • Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least four people including a 14-year-old girl.
  • Around 30 people were wounded and several residential buildings and a shopping mall were damaged in the strike.
  • The attacks included ballistic and cruise missiles as well as Iranian-designed Shahed drones from different directions.
  • Diplomatic efforts towards a peace deal remain stalled, with Ukraine demanding Western security guarantees and Moscow opposing Western peacekeepers in Ukraine.
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