At least 10 killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv

Russia carried out its most extensive aerial attacks on a Ukrainian city in weeks, Ukrainian officials said, reporting that the strikes resulted in a “significant number” of casualties, including children. The bombardment, which began in the early hours of Tuesday, targeted residential districts and infrastructure, prompting emergency services to scramble for survivors amid a growing number of injured and dead. Local authorities confirmed that the intensity of the raid surpassed recent attacks, with multiple munitions striking densely populated neighborhoods and overwhelming hospitals already strained by the ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian officials have called for an urgent investigation into the civilian toll and have appealed to international partners for increased protection of non‑combatants. Humanitarian agencies, already operating in the area, warned that the influx of wounded children will further tax medical facilities and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. The latest strikes underscore the heightened volatility in the region and raise concerns about the protection of civilians as hostilities continue.