- Russian air strikes killed at least eight people in Ukraine on Thursday, including one in Kyiv, in attacks extending as far as the western city of Lviv, forcing neighbouring Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace.
- One person was killed and two more injured in the capital, emergency services said, with six more, including two children, killed in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- In Lviv, close to Poland, rescue workers were scrambling to clear rubble to reach those trapped after Russian missiles damaged two apartment buildings and injured 26, officials said.
- Poland, a member of the European Union and NATO, scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace amid Russian air strikes, its armed forces said on X.
Russian air strikes on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least eight individuals across Ukraine, with significant casualties reported in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region. In Kyiv, one person was killed and two injured, while in Kryvyi Rih, two young girls were among the six fatalities.
The attacks, attributed to Russian Iskander-M ballistic missiles, also struck Lviv, where rescue workers worked tirelessly to clear rubble from damaged apartment buildings, leading to 26 injuries. The situation prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region.
Poland's armed forces confirmed the deployment, emphasizing the need for vigilance amid ongoing threats. The strikes have raised alarms across Europe, as the conflict continues to impact neighboring countries.
As the situation develops, the international community watches closely, with calls for increased support for Ukraine in the face of continued aggression.
“In Kyiv, one person was killed and two injured, while six others, including two children, died in the Dnipropetrovsk region. In Lviv, rescue workers are clearing rubble from two damaged apartment buildings, where 26 people were injured, highlighting the extensive impact of the strikes.”
