Kyiv death toll rises to at least 27 after massive Russian assault

Kyiv's death toll from Russia's most significant assault since the 2022 invasion has risen to at least 27, with 86 people injured. Mayor Vitali Klitschko characterized the attack as the capital's most massive, leading over 50,000 residents to shelter in the metro system and causing severe damage to residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised retaliation and requested a license from the United States for Patriot missile systems. The Kremlin affirmed Russia "will continue to intensify pressure on the Kyiv regime to achieve the set objectives." Meanwhile, Donald Trump stated his desire for a peace agreement to end the "senseless killings." Separately, Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted 46 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow without reported damage or casualties.

Sources: Le Monde