Russia raid kills six in Kyiv, Moscow claims victory over strategic town
Kyiv endures heavy toll after renewed Russian raids
Ukrainian authorities reported that a series of drone and missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least six civilians, including a six‑year‑old child, and wounded 52 people, with nine children among the injured.
City officials confirmed that the attacks destroyed entire residential buildings and damaged schools and hospitals, leaving several civilians trapped under rubble.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga condemned the assault, saying the morning in Kyiv “was horrible” and urged the international community to pressure Moscow to end the conflict.
Russia claims strategic victory in the east
- Russia announced the capture of the town of Chasiv Yar, a key military hub for Ukrainian forces.
- The town’s fall paves the way for Russian forces to advance toward remaining strongholds in Donetsk, such as Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
- The Kremlin has prioritized the Donetsk region as a military objective since late 2022.
Legal reforms amid escalating violence
- Hours before the latest attacks, a parliamentary vote sought to overturn a law that curtailed the powers of anti‑corruption bodies.
- The original legislation placed the National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) under the prosecutor general’s direct authority, raising concerns about presidential interference.
- Several hundred protesters gathered in central Kyiv, chanting “Hands off NABU and SAPO,” and voiced doubts about Ukraine’s reputation and future reforms.
European allies voiced worries that the law could undermine anti‑corruption reforms essential for Ukraine’s EU accession ambitions, but ultimately supported the amendments.
