Ukraine and Russia both vow additional military action after a major Russian barrage on Kyiv overnight leaves civilians dead and damages residential buildings. Ukrainian authorities report at least 25 deaths, while one outlet cites 27, and state that multiple apartment blocks were torn open. Tens of thousands of people are sent to shelters, and President Volodymyr Zelensky inspects a partially destroyed apartment building. Zelensky says Ukraine’s forces will “definitely” retaliate for the attacks.
Diplomatic responses also follow the strikes. The European Union’s top diplomat proposes new sanctions against Moscow. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the barrage and reiterates a call for a ceasefire, stating that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international humanitarian law. Ukraine presses the United States for licences to manufacture Patriot air-defence missiles.
In response, the Kremlin signals it will increase “pressure” on Kyiv and maintains its “no-compromise” stance, according to reporting from the outlets.
