The overnight barrage also hit the European Union mission’s building, EU Council chief Antonio Costa said on X, attaching a photo from inside the office with the windows blown out, ceiling partially hanging down and debris scattered on the floor.
Moscow had fired ballistic and cruise missiles as well as Iranian-designed Shahed drones from different directions to “systematically” target residential buildings, he said.
During the attack, residents took refuge in subway stations, some lying in sleeping bags and others holding their pets.
STUTTERING DIPLOMACY
The attacks come a day after the Kremlin rejected the chances of a swift meeting between Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kyiv says a summit is crucial to breaking the deadlock over how to end the war.
Moscow is demanding Kyiv cede more territory and renounce Western military support as conditions for any peace deal – ultimatums ruled out by Kyiv.
On Wednesday, Putin’s spokesman said Russia viewed the idea of a European peacekeeping force – seen by Kyiv as vital to deterring a future Russian attack – “negatively”.
Putin has rejected multiple ceasefire calls from Zelenskyy, Trump and European leaders.
Ukraine has long cast Russia as paying only lip-service to the idea of halting its invasion.
Source: CNA
