Russian ballistic missile strikes hit at least three districts of Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires, and wounding 20 people, 14 of whom were hospitalised, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera also reported deaths from the strikes, though the reported toll varied across its coverage. The attacks come as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces domestic pressure over elections.
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Key facts
- Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, according to Al Jazeera.
- The strikes collapsed buildings and caused fires, according to Al Jazeera.
- Officials say 20 people were wounded, with at least 14 hospitalised.
- Al Jazeera reported deaths from the strikes, but the toll varied across its coverage and was not confirmed.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing pressure at home over elections.
Russian forces launched ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv that struck at least three districts of the Ukrainian capital, according to Al Jazeera. The strikes collapsed buildings and caused fires across the affected areas.
Officials cited by Al Jazeera said 20 people were wounded in the attack, with at least 14 hospitalised.
Al Jazeera also reported that people were killed in the strikes, but the death toll was not consistent across the outlet’s coverage and could not be independently confirmed from the available reporting.
The attacks came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces pressure at home over the question of elections, according to Al Jazeera.
The full extent of the damage across the three affected districts was still being assessed.
Why it matters
Missile strikes on Ukraine's capital underscore the continuing danger to civilians in populated urban areas. The domestic pressure over elections adds a political dimension for Zelenskyy's leadership as the conflict persists.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were wounded in the Kyiv strike?
According to Al Jazeera, 20 people were wounded, and at least 14 of them have been hospitalised.
Which parts of Kyiv were hit?
Al Jazeera reported that Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.
What domestic pressure is Zelenskyy facing?
Al Jazeera's reporting notes that President Zelenskyy is facing pressure at home over elections, though further details were not provided in the sources.
Timeline
- Russian forces kill 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Al Jazeera: At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
- Russian forces kill 6 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Al Jazeera: Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.
- Russian forces kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Al Jazeera: Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.