At least six people were killed and 52 injured in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early Thursday, according to local authorities.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said on Telegram that a six-year-old boy was among the victims.
The strikes hit 27 locations across the city and destroyed part of a nine-story apartment building, he said.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko added that another apartment building in the western Solomianskyi district was also severely damaged.
Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials warned that the number of casualties may rise.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Telegram that Russia launched over 300 drones and eight missiles at Ukraine during the assault, with most of the weapons targeting Kyiv.
