The authorities said that a joint attack between missiles and drones caused fires in various regions of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, on Thursday morning, which resulted in the injury of 21 people.
Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said six fires were recorded in the Svyoshinski area west of the city center, causing severe damage. About 21 people have been referred to the hospital, including three children.
According to the local authorities, some victims were trapped under the rubble.
In Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine, 30 km from the Russian border, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that seven missiles reached a series of targets. Windows were broken in a residential building, but there were no injuries.
Understanding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine, which started with the great Russian invasion in February 2022, is still characterized by violence and civilian deaths.
newly, Russian ballistic missiles They hit Sumi in northern Ukraine, killing 34 people and wounding 117. This was the bloodiest attack in Ukraine this year.
Ukrainian President Voludmir Zelinski strongly condemned the attack and a new call for more measures against Moscow. He also asked US President Donald TrumpHe visited Ukraine. Zelensky expressed doubts about the continuous support in the United States in the long run, although the United States is a strategic partner.
The two leaders Hold a tense meeting In the Oval Hall this year, it was characterized by the change of Barbao in front of the press.
The Ukrainian President asked the United States to participate in an international peace effort, which helps to protect the Ukrainian airspace.
Russia rejects the target civilians, but thousands have been killed and injured since the beginning of the invasion.
The Russians currently control about 20 % of Ukrainian lands in the east and south.
Ukraine shares information about the alleged war crimes with international partners, and International Criminal Court Investigating cases.
Under Trump’s administration, the United States performed Conversations with Russian actors And the Ukrainians in an attempt to end the attack.
Although Ceasefire It has been announced, Two parts continue to exchange attacks.
S. Trump’s private envoySteve Whitchov, Putin met for discussion Peace AgreementBut the recent attacks showed weakness in peace efforts and the continuity of conflict.