Russian Attack Kills 20, Including Children, in Kyiv Rail Workers' Strike

Ukrainian officials reported that 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and surrounding regions during the Russian attack. The strike targeted rail workers, marking a new escalation in the conflict. Fires broke out in three areas of Kyiv, with specific mention of the Solomianskyi district, where four people, including two children, were injured. The attack was accompanied by explosions heard across the city. Sources provided conflicting casualty figures. The British Broadcasting Corporation and BBC World reported 20 injured, including two children, while Ukrainska Pravda and The Star cited four injured, including two children. The divergence highlights the challenges in verifying immediate casualties during ongoing conflict. No official confirmation of deaths was provided by any source, though the attack was widely reported as a significant escalation.