Russian air strikes injured 13 people across Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the southern port city of Odesa early on Thursday. Infrastructure, including apartment buildings and warehouses, sustained damage in the attacks. The strikes occurred as both Russia and Ukraine have increased their use of long-range missiles and drones.
The continued Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities highlight the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian infrastructure and lives, even as diplomatic signals suggest a potential resumption of talks.
Russian air strikes injured a total of 13 people in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the Black Sea port city of Odesa early on Thursday, according to officials. In Kyiv, 10 people were wounded, with damage reported to apartment buildings, warehouses, and near a petrol station. The city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, noted that debris fell in several locations. In Odesa, three people were injured, including a child, when a Russian strike hit a 19-story apartment building. Infrastructure in Odesa was also damaged. Ukrainian emergency services and city officials reported the incidents on the Telegram messaging app. The strikes continue amid an increased use of long-range missiles and drones by both Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attacks were complex and appeared deliberately designed to cause maximum damage.
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