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Rescue workers continued searching through damaged buildings in Kyiv as the city observed a period of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital this year.
Emergency services remained at multiple sites, using heavy equipment and search dogs to locate survivors and recover victims from collapsed structures. Authorities said the attack caused extensive damage to residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian officials reported that the large-scale overnight assault killed and injured dozens of people, with several apartment blocks and public facilities severely damaged.
Medical teams treated the injured while emergency responders worked to extinguish fires and secure affected areas. Authorities warned that casualty figures could change as search-and-rescue operations continued.
Residents gathered to honor those who lost their lives in the attack, while local officials declared a day of mourning across the city.
Government leaders renewed calls for additional international support to strengthen Ukraine's air defense systems, saying improved defensive capabilities are essential to protect civilians from future missile and drone strikes.
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The latest attack has drawn renewed concern from governments and international organizations, many of which have called for the protection of civilians and a reduction in hostilities.
As recovery efforts continue, humanitarian agencies remain focused on providing emergency assistance to those displaced or affected by the destruction, while authorities assess the full extent of the damage.