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Russian strike on Kyiv residential building kills two, injures at least seven, officials say
Officials said the strike sparked apartment fires and conflicting injury counts, with prosecutors reporting seven hurt and Mayor Vitali Klitschko saying 11.
On Monday, a Russian drone strike on a 25-story residential building in a Kyiv, Ukraine suburb killed two people and injured at least seven, officials reported.
The attack reflects a shift in Russian military tactics; strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities now occur virtually around the clock, departing from previous night-time-only operations.
Casualty figures diverged sharply: Prosecutors reported seven injuries, while Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated 11 people were hurt with three receiving hospital treatment.
Writing on Telegram, prosecutors confirmed one death inside the residence and reported a second body discovered in a parked car adjacent to the building.
Photographs shared via unofficial Telegram channels documented the burning apartment building, capturing the scale of destruction and underscoring ongoing threats to Kyiv's civilian infrastructure.
One person was killed and 11 injured in a Russian attack on a high-rise residential building on the outskirts of Kiev, according to local authorities, as shelling continues against the Ukrainian capital. More...