British News Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that debris removal and search-and-rescue operations have been continuing without interruption following the latest Russian air strikes on the Kyiv and Kharkiv regions. He announced that 30 people have been confirmed dead in Kyiv so far, while around 100 others were injured.

Stating that rescue teams are racing against time in the capital and that the death toll continues to rise, Zelensky said: “As of now, it is known that 30 people were killed in yesterday's attack on Kyiv. My deepest condolences go to all their families and loved ones. Around 100 people, including children, were injured.”

Drawing attention to the geographical scope of the attacks and the damage inflicted on civilian infrastructure, Zelensky said: “Last night, the Russians struck an area where an ordinary garage cooperative is located. Seven people were injured. Residential buildings and two schools were damaged. A private house in the Kharkiv region was also attacked overnight.”