Russian attacks killed three people across Ukraine and targeted Kyiv for a second consecutive night, Ukrainian officials reported Wednesday. Emergency services worked to extinguish fires following a Russian air attack in the capital, according to the Ukrainian Emergency Service.
Strikes on Kyiv and casualties
The overnight assault on Kyiv marked the second straight night of Russian aerial attacks on the city. Emergency personnel were deployed to multiple sites to control blazes and search for victims. The Ukrainian Emergency Service released images of firefighters battling flames amid rubble.
Across the country, at least three civilians were killed in separate Russian strikes, though details on the locations and circumstances were not immediately available. The attacks continue a pattern of sustained Russian bombardment targeting urban centers and infrastructure.
Broader war context
The strikes come as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, with no end in sight. Russian forces have intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, aiming to degrade the country's energy grid and morale. Ukraine's air defense systems have intercepted many projectiles, but debris and secondary explosions often cause casualties.
International condemnation of the attacks has been swift, with Western allies reiterating support for Ukraine. The United Nations has documented thousands of civilian deaths since the invasion began, though actual figures are believed to be higher.
