Second Russian attack on Kyiv in less than a week kills 14

Kyiv residents faced another terrifying night as Russia unleashed missiles and drones, striking apartment buildings and killing at least 14 people. This marks the second such attack on the capital in less than a week, intensifying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's urgent appeals for enhanced air defenses.

"It is critically important that the world, first and foremost the United States and our European partners, come out of the NATO Summit in Ankara with strong decisions in support of our air defence, and thus the protection of ordinary people's lives," Zelenskyy stated on social media. The latest strike, which occurred early Monday, punched a hole through a multi-storey apartment block, tearing its top floors apart. Over 10 explosions were heard during a ballistic missile alert, with flashes illuminating the sky.

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It is critically important that the world, first and foremost the United States and our European partners, come out of the NATO Summit in Ankara with strong decisions in support of our air defence, and thus the protection of ordinary people's lives.

This attack, utilizing hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles, follows a previous strike that claimed over 30 lives. Ukraine's air defenses managed to shoot down many of the incoming threats, but Zelenskyy emphasized an "insufficient supply of interceptor missiles" to counter the ballistic missiles. The European Union has also acknowledged Ukraine's need for air defense reinforcements.

Russia's defense ministry claimed it conducted a "massive strike" targeting "military-industrial enterprises" and energy facilities. However, residential buildings in Kyiv were among those hit, with rescuers continuing to sift through rubble. The attack underscores the ongoing vulnerability of civilians and the critical need for advanced air defense systems as Ukraine prepares for discussions at the NATO summit.

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At 1:30am, a powerful hit occurred. A blast wave, all the windows blew out. And then it hit three more times. Glass was falling down. There wasn't a single pane of glass left in the apartment.