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Kyiv mourns 12 killed in massive Russian overnight attack
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Kyiv mourns 12 killed in massive Russian overnight attack

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian forces launched a massive overnight attack on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring 34, according to Ukrainian authorities.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attack used a combination of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, damaging residential buildings, a children's hospital, and a school.
  • Zelenskyy appealed for more international support for air defense, arguing that insufficient defenses embolden Russia to escalate the conflict and delay peace.

Kyiv declared Friday a day of mourning after a massive Russian assault killed at least 12 people and injured 34 in the Ukrainian capital. The city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed the death toll, while the State Emergency Service reported 34 injuries.

By the moment, twelve deaths are confirmed in Kyiv

— Vitali KlitschkoMayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed the death toll from the Russian attack.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the "massive attack," which he said Russia had been preparing for some time. He detailed that the assault employed a mix of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, specifically targeting civilian infrastructure. Among the damaged sites were residential buildings, including a multi-story structure with its upper floors destroyed, a children's hospital, and a school.

the massive attack that the Russians had been preparing for a long time

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the nature of the Russian assault.

Zelenskyy linked the attack to a lack of sufficient international air defense support for Ukraine. "Unfortunately, while Moscow invests in ballistic missiles and escalating the conflict, these attacks do not always receive the response they should from the international community," he stated. He argued that Russia will not seriously consider peace without Ukraine possessing adequate anti-ballistic defenses.

Unfortunately, while Moscow invests in ballistic missiles and escalating the conflict, these attacks do not always receive the response they should from the international community. And as long as Ukraine does not have sufficient anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not seriously consider peace.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy explained the connection between air defense and Russia's willingness to negotiate peace.

The president emphasized Ukraine's ongoing efforts to secure this protection, including work on the FREYJA air defense initiative. However, he stressed the immediate need for Patriot interceptor missiles, stating, "Every additional missile saves our people's lives." He thanked those who understand and assist in providing this aid.

Every additional missile saves our people's lives. I thank everyone who understands it, seeks and finds ways to help.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy expressed gratitude for international support in providing air defense.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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