Deadly air raids across Ukraine after warnings of Russian strike wave

Russian air raids pounded major Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, claiming at least five lives and wounding dozens more. Authorities reported four fatalities and 16 injuries in Dnipro, where residential buildings, vehicles, and a playground suffered heavy damage. In the capital, Kyiv, at least one person died and 29 were injured. A suspected missile strike caused a residential high-rise to partially collapse, trapping people beneath the rubble, according to Kyiv's mayor. Fires erupted in other buildings, with falling debris also causing damage in residential areas. Thousands of Kyiv residents sought shelter in metro stations and other safe havens as air raid sirens wailed across much of the country. The attacks followed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning of a potential large-scale Russian assault, urging citizens to remain vigilant. Ukraine's president stated that intelligence indicated a massive strike was possible and that defenders were on high alert. In Kharkiv, 10 people, including a child, were injured by drone and missile attacks. Russia had previously threatened "systematic strikes" on Ukrainian military and decision-making centers.

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All those injured were taken to hospital.