Important Facts:
- According to the Ukrainian air force, Russia targeted Ukraine with 675 drones and 56 Russian missiles, with 652 and 41 respectively being shot down by defense.
- The attack occurred 48 hours after a three-day ceasefire for the end of World War II celebrations.
- Volodymyr Zelensky honored the victims and observed a day of mourning in Kiev.
- He also mentioned extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, including a residential building hit by a missile from the first to ninth floors.
- An UN vehicle was also hit by Russian drones in the south of the country.
Context:
The Russian attack on Kiev resulted in 24 deaths and numerous injuries, including damage to a nine-story residential building. The Ukrainian president visited the site to pay respects to the victims and condemned the aggression. The attack followed a ceasefire period for World War II commemorations.
