At least 13 people were killed in overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short his visit to Ireland, warning that Moscow was preparing a massive attack. At least 86 people were injured during the strikes, according to Ukrainian officials.
Zelenskyy Details Damage to Civilian Sites
Zelenskyy said that at least 20 sites were attacked overnight, most of them ordinary residential buildings. Damage was also reported to an ambulance station, a research institute, a hotel, and local businesses. He stressed that air defence supplies for Ukraine are an absolute and critical priority, repeating his request for a US licence to produce Patriot missiles locally in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Urges Allies to Act
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Ukraine's allies to help Kyiv strengthen its air defence. Do not delay decisions on air defence for Ukraine! This is our main request to our partners after Kyiv suffered a night of horror, he said.
Separately, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is presenting his government's new reform agenda this morning, hoping to gain new momentum after criticism of his lacklustre performance so far.
