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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Arpan Rai

Russia unleashes deadly overnight missile barrage on Kyiv

  • At least 12 people have been killed and 33 wounded after an overnight Russian missile barrage attack on Kyiv , according to local authorities.
  • The strikes damaged residential buildings, a medical facility, and an educational institution across 12 locations in three Kyiv districts.
  • Emergency crews were at the scene and pulled people out from under the rubble.
  • Meanwhile, Ukraine’s parliament has approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as the new defence minister.
  • It comes after the ousting of Mykhailo Fedorov in July, with Khmara’s appointment being backed by 312 lawmakers.

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