Key facts
- Russia launched a new wave of strikes across Ukraine.
- At least 30 people were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
- This was the deadliest strike on Kyiv this year.
- Over the past day, attacks resulted in at least 17 deaths and 125 injuries nationwide.
- Two young girls were among the deceased, and at least 10 other children were injured.
- Kyiv's air quality deteriorated significantly, with PM2.5 levels reaching 160.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin downplayed the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- Putin stated that fuel shortages in Russia are "not critical."
- Separate Russian drone attacks occurred in border regions.
- Strikes involved drones, artillery, and bombs in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions.
Russia has intensified its attacks across Ukraine, with recent strikes resulting in at least 30 fatalities in Kyiv, marking the deadliest assault on the capital this year. The nationwide attacks targeted civilian infrastructure and residential areas, causing widespread destruction and claiming a total of at least 17 lives and injuring 125 people over the past day. Among the casualties were two young girls killed, and at least 10 other children sustained injuries. Rescuers have been diligently searching through rubble for survivors following the extensive damage.
In Kyiv, the air quality significantly deteriorated after what is described as Russia's largest missile and drone assault on the capital, with PM2.5 levels reaching 160. Authorities advised residents to remain indoors due to the hazardous air conditions. Separate Russian drone attacks were also reported in border regions, contributing to casualties. The conflict has seen a variety of Russian weaponry employed, including drones, artillery, and bombs, impacting regions such as Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy.
Despite these significant Ukrainian strikes on its oil refineries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly dismissed their impact, characterizing the resulting fuel shortages as "not critical." Putin reiterated his commitment to continuing the war until his stated goals are achieved. Analysts, however, suggest that these refinery attacks have hampered Russian military logistics, indicating a strategic impact despite the Kremlin's public statements. Ukraine observed a day of mourning for the victims of the Kyiv attack.