World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Russian airstrikes pound Kyiv for sixth consecutive day, killing 12
Ukraine's capital has endured relentless Russian bombardment for six straight days, with at least a dozen people killed in the latest assault. The sustained campaign underscores the intensity of ongoing military operations in the conflict.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Kyiv faced another round of intensive Russian airstrikes on Tuesday, marking the sixth consecutive day of sustained attacks on Ukraine's capital city. The bombardment claimed at least 12 lives and caused significant damage across multiple districts of the metropolitan area.
The extended assault represents a continuation of Russia's aerial campaign targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian areas. Emergency services responded to multiple strike locations throughout the city, with rescue operations ongoing in several affected neighborhoods.
The six-day offensive highlights the persistent threat facing residents of Ukraine's largest city. Ukrainian officials have urged civilians to remain in shelter during air raid warnings and called for enhanced air defense measures to counter the attacks.
This latest phase of strikes adds to the mounting toll of the ongoing conflict, which has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and caused widespread destruction across Ukraine since Russia's full-scale military offensive began in 2022.