Russia Launches Major Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least 13

Russia launched a major offensive against Kyiv, deploying missiles and drones that killed at least 13 people and destroyed an apartment building, according to Ukrainian officials.

Rescue crews worked through the rubble following the strikes. The attack marked one of the deadliest Russian offensives against Ukrainian cities in recent months.

The bombardment occurred after Russia had threatened strikes on Kyiv for approximately a week. Ukrainian officials did not specify what prompted the delayed action or the timing of the assault.

Russia also struck other major Ukrainian cities during the same offensive. Officials in Ukraine reported casualties across multiple locations, though precise figures for the broader campaign remained unclear as rescue operations continued.

Residents described the violence in stark terms. One Kyiv inhabitant characterized the experience using apocalyptic language in accounts circulating after the attack.

The assault added to a growing toll from Russia's war against Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Both nations have experienced sustained losses of civilian life and infrastructure damage throughout the conflict.

Ukrainian authorities worked to evacuate survivors and account for casualties in the hours following the strikes. The damage to the apartment building complicated rescue efforts, as crews searched for people trapped beneath collapsed concrete and steel.