Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children among 12 killed in ‘massive’ Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv

The demise toll following an evening of heavy drone and missile fireplace from Russia might nonetheless rise, in response to Ukraine’s Prime Minister.

Authorities mentioned eight individuals, together with two kids, had been killed within the in a single day assault within the nation’s capital.

Greater than 500 rescue staff and 1,000 cops are on the streets of Kyiv following the Russian drone and missile assault in a single day, Prime Minister Yulia Syvrydenko wrote in a publish on X.

She accused Russia of “concentrating on residential buildings” and “utilizing the goodwill of Ukraine’s allies to purchase extra time to increase the killing”.

No workers had been injured after Russian strikes hit an EU delegation constructing in Kyiv in a single day, Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed.

The President of the EU Fee mentioned the evening of “relentless bombings” had struck civilian infrastructure within the capital.

“It additionally hit our EU Delegation in Kyiv. Our Delegation workers is protected,” she wrote.

“Russia should cease its indiscriminatory assaults on civilian infrastructure instantly and be part of negotiations for a simply and lasting peace.”

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Russia launched 598 drones and 31 missiles within the in a single day assault throughout the nation, Ukraine’s air drive has mentioned.

The air drive recorded hits at 13 places and falling of particles at 26 places.

A two-year-old was amongst three kids killed in Russia’s in a single day strikes in Kyiv, in response to Ukrainian authorities.

Not less than 12 individuals have been confirmed to have died following the lethal evening of assaults, together with three kids aged 2, 14, and 17, mentioned Tymur Tkachenko, the pinnacle of Kyiv’s metropolis administration. The numbers are anticipated to rise.

President of the European Council António Costa mentioned he has been left “horrified” by the drone and missile strikes in Kyiv.

In a publish on X, he wrote that the EU constructing in Ukraine was broken in the course of the assaults.

“Horrified by yet one more evening of lethal Russian missile assaults on Ukraine,” he wrote.

“My ideas are with the Ukrainian victims and likewise with the workers of @EUDelegationUA, whose constructing was broken on this deliberate Russian strike.

“The EU won’t be intimidated. Russia’s aggression solely strengthens our resolve to face with Ukraine and its individuals.”

Ten individuals are actually believed to have been killed in Russia’s in a single day assault on Kyiv, in response to authorities.

The toll is believed to incorporate two kids.

Two kids are actually believed to have died within the in a single day assault, in response to Inside Minister Ihor Klymenko.

Authorities now say the strike killed at the very least eight individuals and wounded 45.

Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia’s president Putin of profiting from some international locations wanting away from the battle to proceed bombing Ukraine and killing kids.

“We anticipate a response from China to what’s going on. China has repeatedly referred to as for not increasing the conflict and for a ceasefire. But this isn’t occurring due to Russia. We anticipate a response from Hungary,” he mentioned on X this morning after a large assault on Kyiv killed eight.

“The demise of kids ought to positively stir far larger feelings than the rest. We anticipate a response from everybody on this planet who has referred to as for peace however now extra typically stays silent somewhat than taking principled positions,” he mentioned.

He additionally mentioned Russia has damaged all deadlines and ruined dozens of alternatives for diplomacy.

“Russia should really feel accountable for each strike, for each day of this conflict,” Zelensky mentioned.

Not less than 30 individuals injured within the assault have been hospitalised, native authorities mentioned.

Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed at the very least eight individuals, together with a toddler, have died within the in a single day Russian assault on Kyiv.

“One other huge assault in opposition to our cities and communities. Killings once more. Tragically, at the very least 8 individuals have already been confirmed useless. One in every of them is a toddler,” mentioned on X.

Zelensky mentioned Russia is selecting ballistic missiles to hit Kyiv, as a substitute of coming to the negotiating desk.

“Folks should be trapped beneath the rubble. Dozens are wounded. These Russian missiles and assault drones at present are a transparent response to everybody on this planet who, for weeks and months, has been calling for a ceasefire and for actual diplomacy. Russia chooses ballistics as a substitute of the negotiating desk,” he mentioned.