Kyiv Mayor Confirms Casualties as Death Toll Rises
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported four fatalities following an overnight Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital, revising an earlier death toll of one. The update came via a Telegram post early Thursday, with rescue operations ongoing amid damaged infrastructure.
🔍 What We Know:
Explosions echoed across Kyiv as air defenses intercepted multiple missiles
Critical infrastructure sites were hit, sparking fires
Russia has not commented on the claims as of publication
The attack marks one of the deadliest strikes on the city in recent weeks, with global leaders already reacting on social media. A resident shared with Reuters: "We thought the worst was over – then the windows shattered."
🌐 Why This Matters
As the conflict enters its third year, such attacks highlight ongoing security challenges facing Ukraine's urban centers. Analysts suggest this could impact upcoming international aid discussions.
