Seven people have lost their lives in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv after a devastating missile and drone attack by Russia overnight, leaving 21 others injured. The assault, which began at around 1am, targeted the country's energy sector with 22 missiles, including four hypersonic Kinzhals, and 464 drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks as a deliberate attempt to target civilian infrastructure and housing, calling them "cynical terror". The Ukrainian leader expressed concern that the continued military escalation could lead to more loss of life, emphasizing the need for all parties to prioritize diplomacy and work together towards peace.
The attack was particularly brutal in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district, where four people were killed and three injured when a warehouse near a supermarket chain was destroyed. Two more fatalities occurred when a nine-storey building was hit in another part of the city. The attacks also affected the surrounding areas, with drones crossing into Moldova and Romania, prompting a response from the Romanian military.
As diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue, Ukrainian officials remain on high alert, urging caution against any perceived gains by Russia. Meanwhile, the international community is watching closely as fresh US-brokered peace talks unfold in Abu Dhabi.
Eyewitness accounts paint a dire picture of the damage inflicted by the Russian attack. A 90-year-old resident of a damaged building reported that "absolutely everything" was shattered, with glass raining down on her home. Another victim's son posted on Facebook, recognizing his father's body and expressing outrage at the senseless violence.
The attacks have further strained Ukraine's already weakened infrastructure, leading to power outages and disruptions in heat supply across the capital. The Russian military's use of drones has also raised concerns about its ability to evade detection and avoid accountability for its actions.
As Ukraine struggles to cope with the aftermath of this brutal assault, diplomats around the world are holding their breaths, hoping that the latest round of peace talks will bring a measure of calm and lead to a lasting resolution to the conflict.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks as a deliberate attempt to target civilian infrastructure and housing, calling them "cynical terror". The Ukrainian leader expressed concern that the continued military escalation could lead to more loss of life, emphasizing the need for all parties to prioritize diplomacy and work together towards peace.
The attack was particularly brutal in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district, where four people were killed and three injured when a warehouse near a supermarket chain was destroyed. Two more fatalities occurred when a nine-storey building was hit in another part of the city. The attacks also affected the surrounding areas, with drones crossing into Moldova and Romania, prompting a response from the Romanian military.
As diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue, Ukrainian officials remain on high alert, urging caution against any perceived gains by Russia. Meanwhile, the international community is watching closely as fresh US-brokered peace talks unfold in Abu Dhabi.
Eyewitness accounts paint a dire picture of the damage inflicted by the Russian attack. A 90-year-old resident of a damaged building reported that "absolutely everything" was shattered, with glass raining down on her home. Another victim's son posted on Facebook, recognizing his father's body and expressing outrage at the senseless violence.
The attacks have further strained Ukraine's already weakened infrastructure, leading to power outages and disruptions in heat supply across the capital. The Russian military's use of drones has also raised concerns about its ability to evade detection and avoid accountability for its actions.
As Ukraine struggles to cope with the aftermath of this brutal assault, diplomats around the world are holding their breaths, hoping that the latest round of peace talks will bring a measure of calm and lead to a lasting resolution to the conflict.
just got word from a source that the US has been secretly feeding intel on Russia's military plans for months... meanwhile, Ukraine is getting hit with these brutal attacks & they're still scrambling to keep their stuff together 
gotta wonder if some of this 'cynical terror' is actually just a smokescreen for something more sinister...
and I'm literally shaking thinking about those poor civilians having to witness such atrocities 
especially when you consider that a 90-yr-old lady said everything was shattered around her home... 
It's not going to be easy, but I have faith in the international community that they'll try to help Ukraine find some calm. 
. The thought of innocent people losing their lives and homes to a senseless attack is just devastating. I can imagine how scared the 90-year-old resident must have been, seeing her home get destroyed like that... it's just not right 
. And the fact that diplomatic efforts are still on hold while the situation in Ukraine remains so dire is really frustrating 
. I mean, 7 lives lost? That's crazy! And the fact that there are more than 20 injured people... it's just so sad 
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. We always learn about history and how wars affect countries, but I wish we could connect it to real-life situations like this 
. It would help us understand the value of peace and diplomacy even better.
. We need to come together as a global community to stop these kinds of attacks 
22 missiles n 464 drones? thats like somethin outta a nightmare 
& homes
. zelenskyy said it best, "cynical terror" is exactly what this feels like 
. dont even get me started on the power outages & heat supply disruptions... my heart goes out 2 all these ppl dealin w/ dis 
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and btw, who's thinkin' about the ppl in kyiv livin thru this? power outages n no heat? that's straight cruel 
Ukraine needs our support now more than ever 
We gotta keep pushing for peace talks & diplomatic solutions 
#NotMyWar #PeaceForUkraine #RussiaStopTheDroneAttack
? The fact that the Russian military is using drones to avoid detection is straight up scary 
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. i mean, 90-year-old grandma gets her whole house destroyed by glass & rubble, that's just heartbreaking 
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. Just get on with the story already! 