Ukraine’s capital Kyiv attacked by Russia for first time in 44 days

Around 30 cruise and ballistic missiles were shot down over the city, said Serhii Popko, the head of the Kyiv City Administration

A firefighter stands among the debris after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Ukraine’s capital has been attacked by Russia for the first time in 44 days as Kyiv residents woke early to loud explosions.

Ukraine’s Emergency Service said 13 people were wounded, including one child, and that dozens of people were evacuated from their homes.