Russian Air Strikes Injure 13 in Kyiv, Three in Odesa, Officials Report

According to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, ten people were injured in Russian air attacks on Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities warned overnight of the risk of missile attacks and issued an air raid alert. People in Kyiv could hear at least ten explosions during the few minutes on Wednesday evening local time. The Straits Times reported that Russian strikes injured 13 in Kyiv and three in Odesa. The sources diverge on the number of casualties, with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation citing ten injuries in Kyiv and the Straits Times reporting 13 in Kyiv and three in Odesa. Both outlets attribute the attacks to Russian military actions. The attacks occurred amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Russian forces continuing to target cities and infrastructure. The immediate consequence of the strikes was civilian casualties and heightened tension in the region.