Russian missiles hit near Kyiv, killing child

Russian missiles struck an area east of Kyiv early Saturday, with residents reporting powerful explosions. The attack, which killed at least three people, including a child, and injured three others, followed days after extensive Russian assaults across Ukraine that claimed 21 lives.

Remnants of the missiles damaged residential buildings and cars, sparking a fire at one facility, according to Timur Tkačenko, head of the regional military administration. Emergency services released photos of burning garages and other structures, stating that the casualty count was still being determined.

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Interceptors have been significantly reduced this year.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visiting Serbia for the first time, warned that delays in ballistic missile defense systems are causing "terrible casualties and destruction." He asserted that more interceptor capabilities could have saved lives during recent attacks, noting a significant reduction in supplies from allies this year.

Ukraine has recently targeted two oil refineries deep within Russia and vessels linked to Moscow in the Black Sea, aiming to reduce revenue funding the war, Zelenskyy said. Peace talks and mediation efforts remain stalled as attacks from both sides intensify.

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More interceptor capabilities could have saved lives.