Russia conducted a major assault on Kyiv during the night, resulting in 10 fatalities, at least 38 injuries, and damage to structures, Ukrainian officials reported on Thursday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a child was killed in the drone and missile attack.
“Right now in Kyiv, first responders are clearing the rubble of an ordinary residential building after a Russian strike,” Zelenskyy said on X.
“Russia opts for ballistics over dialogue. It chooses to persist in violence instead of concluding the conflict. This indicates that Russia remains unafraid of repercussions. Russia still exploits the fact that a portion of the world overlooks slain children and seeks justifications for Putin,” he added.
Officials said numerous buildings had sustained damage. (X/Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
António Costa, president of the European Council, said he was “horrified by yet another night of deadly Russian missile attacks on Ukraine.”
“My thoughts are with the Ukrainian victims and also with the staff of @EUDelegationUA, whose building suffered damage in this intentional Russian attack,” he posted on X.
“The EU will not be intimidated. Russia’s aggression only strengthens our resolve to stand with Ukraine and its people,” he added.
Separately, Russia’s Defense Ministry said that its air defense systems intercepted 102 Ukrainian drones overnight.
