Russian strike on Kyiv kills at least 14 civilians

Russian forces carried out air strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, during the night of Monday, killing at least 14 civilians and injuring more than 80 others, local authorities reported. The attacks targeted residential areas in the city’s outskirts, according to statements from the Kyiv city council and emergency services.

The incident comes amid a broader escalation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine, with Russian troops continuing to launch artillery and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure. Kyiv’s emergency services responded to dozens of calls for medical assistance and firefighting support, and the city’s mayor announced a review of security protocols for the capital’s neighborhoods.

Authorities have urged residents to seek shelter and to report any suspicious activity to the police. The Ukrainian government has condemned the strikes as a violation of international law and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.