Russia launched an intensive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Ukrainian officials say at least four people have been killed. Powerful explosions have rocked the city, Reuters reports.
The attacks followed a warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin, relayed through US President Donald Trump, that the Kremlin would retaliate against Kyiv after Ukrainian drones shot down several Russian strategic bombers in coordinated strikes deep inside Russia.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the death toll could rise as rescuers searched for survivors. He also said 20 people had been injured, 16 of whom were hospitalized.
The Kyiv military administration reported that the city's metro system was disrupted after a Russian strike damaged a train. The attack also caused fires in residential buildings in different parts of the city.
Some Kyiv residents sought shelter in metro stations or underground parking lots. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that drones and Kalibr cruise missiles targeted the city.
