Kyiv Faces ‘Massive’ Air Assault, Mayor Reports Widespread Injuries
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was hit by a “massive” Russian air assault early Friday morning, with multiple explosions and fires reported across the city. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said air defence systems were activated, with at least two people wounded in the eastern Dniprovsky district. Residents described seeing tracer bullets and anti-missile systems targeting drones. Fires broke out in residential buildings in Solomyansky and Podilsky districts, with several requests for medical assistance in Desnyansky and Shevchenkivsky areas. Russian attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent months, targeting energy facilities, rail systems, and residential neighborhoods. The escalation marks a renewed offensive, further heightening suffering and instability in Ukraine’s capital as civilian casualties mount.