In a disturbing turn of events, Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv has been rocked by loud explosions in the past few hours, with the air force warning of a large-scale Russian attack. The mayor of Kyiv has reported power and water cuts following the attack, indicating the extent of the destruction caused.
The situation has escalated further with the tragic news that a safety advisor from Reuters has been killed and two other staff injured in a Russian missile strike on a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned Russia for deliberately targeting the hotel, adding to the already tense relations between the two countries.
The Russian military claims to have destroyed over 20 Ukrainian attack drones in various southern regions, with footage showing blasts hitting buildings in cities like Saratov. The defence ministry has reported successfully repelling similar attacks in Belgorod and Kursk, showcasing the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Al Jazeera’s correspondent Alex Gatopoulos is on the ground in Kyiv, bringing viewers the latest updates on the situation. As the unrest continues to unfold, the world watches with bated breath to see how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will develop further.
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