Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war began

At least 23 people were hurt. Picture: Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP

Waves of drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial attack since Russia’s war in Ukraine began, injuring 23 people and inflicting damage across multiple districts.

Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight, the country’s air force said. The majority were Shahed drones, while Russia used 11 missiles in the attack.