Explosions occurred in the capital already during Wednesday evening, local time, and at midnight the air defense was activated again after Russia fired ballistic missiles at the city.
The attack continued throughout the night and according to the city's military administration, nearly 100 buildings have been damaged in the attacks at at least 20 locations. The news agency AFP reports that many Kyiv residents took shelter under bridges and in subway stations.
The death toll is increasing and according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, at least eight people have been killed, including a child, he writes on X. Dozens are also reported to be injured and people may still be trapped under debris from damaged buildings.
"Russia is still taking advantage of the fact that at least parts of the world are turning a blind eye to murdered children and are looking for excuses for Putin", Zelenskyj writes.
According to Kyiv Independent drones have been spotted in several places in the country during the night.
