At least 27 people have been killed in a Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region, according to Ukrainian officials, as Moscow continues its aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
The attack struck the Kyiv region during an overnight barrage involving Russian missiles and drones. Emergency crews were deployed to affected areas to search damaged buildings, rescue survivors and assess the extent of the destruction.
Ukrainian authorities said residential areas and civilian infrastructure were among the sites damaged in the assault. Several people were also reported wounded, with medical teams treating those injured in the attack.
The latest casualties add to the growing civilian toll from Russia’s continuing war against Ukraine. Kyiv and surrounding communities have repeatedly come under missile and drone attacks, forcing residents to seek shelter as air-raid warnings are issued.
Ukraine’s air force said its air-defense systems intercepted a number of incoming weapons, although some missiles and drones reached their targets. Ukrainian officials have continued to call on international partners to provide additional air-defense systems and ammunition.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly urged Ukraine’s allies to strengthen the country’s ability to protect civilians and critical infrastructure from Russian aerial attacks.
Russia has said its strikes target military and strategic infrastructure, while Ukrainian officials have frequently reported damage to residential buildings, energy facilities and other civilian sites.
The attack comes as the conflict continues despite international diplomatic efforts to find a path toward ending the war. Both Russia and Ukraine continue to conduct long-range strikes, with drones and missiles playing an increasingly important role in the conflict.
Emergency workers remain at the scene in the Kyiv region as authorities search for victims and survivors and work to restore damaged infrastructure.
The latest deaths underscore the continuing danger faced by civilians in Ukraine, where repeated aerial attacks have become a major feature of the ongoing war.
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