**Multiple Deaths and Injuries in Ukraine as Russian Attack Continues**
In a devastating overnight attack, Russia launched missiles and drones at Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring 54 others, including children. The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, reported the incident, stating that falling drone wreckage sparked multiple fires in the city.
**Fears for Trapped Survivors**
As rescue teams combed through the wreckage, there are growing concerns that several people may be trapped under the rubble of a destroyed residential building. Mayor Klitschko expressed fears for their safety, and urged caution as rescuers searched for survivors.
**Discrepancies in Injury Toll**
There were discrepancies in the reported injury toll, with Ukraine’s state emergencies service DSNS citing preliminary data that put the number of injured at 63, while the mayor initially reported 54. The discrepancy highlights the challenges in reporting from conflict zones.
**Other Attacks in Ukraine**
The attack on Kyiv came just hours after blasts were reported in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, which also came under Russian attack. At least two people were injured in the city, with Mayor Ihor Terekhov stating that “private houses” were damaged in the overnight Russian missile and drone attack.
**Escalating Conflict**
The attack on Ukraine’s capital comes amidst an escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow currently controlling about 20% of Ukrainian territory. The crisis deepened earlier this week when US President Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelensky of harming peace negotiations, following the Ukrainian president’s ruling out recognition of Russian control over Crimea.
**Ukraine Reiterates Stance on Crimea**
Ukraine has repeatedly stated that it will not give up Crimea, a southern peninsula illegally annexed by Russia in 2014. The ongoing conflict highlights the country’s determination to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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