Russian drone and missile attack kills dozens in Kyiv

Russia attacked Kyiv with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in the early hours of Thursday. At least 25 people were killed and around 90 others were injured. It is the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital in over a year.

The missiles and drones hit residential buildings, a hotel, an ambulance station, and a research institute. Around 130 buildings were damaged across several parts of the city. In one district, part of an apartment block was completely destroyed. Rescue teams have been searching the rubble for survivors.

Russia said it was targeting military sites and energy infrastructure. It also described the attack as a response to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian power stations, which have caused fuel shortages inside Russia.