Russia Launches Attack on Kyiv, Killing Two and Injuring Nine

Russian forces conducted a missile and drone strike on Kyiv, hitting residential and commercial areas. The attack, which occurred at 4:45 PM local time, caused widespread destruction and panic among civilians. Ukrainian emergency services reported nine injured individuals, with two confirmed fatalities. The attack followed a series of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, intensifying the war's humanitarian toll. Ukrainian officials stated the attack was a deliberate attempt to destabilize Kyiv, while Russian state media claimed the strike targeted 'terrorist infrastructure.' Both sides have accused each other of escalating violence, with no immediate indication of a ceasefire. The incident has drawn international condemnation, with several countries calling for an investigation into the attack's legality and proportionality.