**Russia’s Air Strike Kills Three in Kyiv**
Last night, Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Kyiv. The attack killed three people and damaged many buildings.
The first loud explosions were heard at around 06:00 (04:00 GMT). People in the city did not have much time to react before the missiles struck. By the time the air raid sirens went off, it was too late for some people.
**Destruction in Kyiv’s Business District**
The Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv was badly hit. A crater formed on the road outside a business center. The main building and a tall glass tower were also damaged. This area has been targeted by Russia before, but this time it was civilian buildings that suffered the most damage.
A couple was killed while driving in their car on the street. Emergency workers are clearing the wreckage of burned cars from the scene. Nearby restaurants, shops, and metro stations have also been badly affected.
**Expert Examines Missile Fragments**
A Ukrainian expert examined fragments of a missile collected near the crater. He said it was an Iskander-M ballistic missile that hit the road directly. The expert explained that ballistic missiles travel so fast that air raid sirens cannot react in time, making them difficult to escape.
**Residents Describe the Attack**
People who were there described hearing multiple explosions and seeing a big fire glow in the sky. One woman said it was not unusual for Kyiv to be hit by Russian missiles, but this attack was particularly bad. She shrugged off her fear, saying “we got used to it” because of three years of war.
**New Attack in Zaporizhzhia**
In another city, Zaporizhzhia, 10 people were wounded in a Russian air strike yesterday. One woman is said to be in serious condition.
This attack comes after several Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory earlier this week and days before the inauguration of Donald Trump as president-elect in the US. Many Ukrainians are concerned about Mr. Trump’s pledge to reduce military aid to their country.
