Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

Overnight Russian missile attacks east of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv have resulted in the deaths of at least three people, including a child. The strikes occurred in the early hours of Saturday, with witnesses reporting powerful explosions. This follows a series of attacks across Ukraine earlier in the week that killed 21 people.

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The number of victims is being clarified.

Falling debris from the missiles damaged apartment buildings and cars. Fires erupted at multiple locations, including a separate building, according to Timur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration. He confirmed that three other individuals were wounded by the ballistic missile strikes. Emergency crews were actively battling fires at a building and a fuel tank in Kyiv, as reported by Mayor Vitaly Klitchko on Telegram.

Ukraine's state emergency service shared images of garages, a business, and a building engulfed in flames in Kyiv, stating that the number of victims was still being determined. The attacks come as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Serbia for his first visit, having previously voiced concerns about Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian missile attacks due to dwindling interceptor missile supplies.

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horrific casualties and destruction

Zelensky has previously stated that delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from international partners have led to "horrific casualties and destruction." He argued that enhanced interceptor capabilities could have saved lives during recent deadly assaults. The president also noted that the supply of interceptors from allies has been "significantly reduced" this year.

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could have saved lives

These escalations follow Ukraine's recent strikes on two oil refineries deep inside Russia and attacks on Moscow-linked vessels in the Black Sea. Zelensky indicated these actions were aimed at limiting oil revenues that Russia uses to finance its war. Recent mediation talks have failed, contributing to the intensified attacks from both sides.

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significantly reduced