Casualties rise after Russian airstrike on Kyiv, city officials say

The number of dead and injured has risen following Russia’s large-scale overnight air attack on Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday.

Klitschko said a total of 36 people were injured in last night’s strike on the Ukrainian capital, five of whom are in serious condition. He added that six people were killed as a result of the attack.

The assault occurred during the night of November 14, when Russian forces launched 19 missiles and 430 attack drones toward Ukraine. Strikes hit several high-rise residential buildings in Kyiv, causing significant damage and civilian casualties.

Local emergency services continue rescue and recovery operations at the affected sites.