Rescuers race to reach victims as Russian strikes pound Kyiv, killing at least eight, including a child

Kyiv was struck by a “massive attack” from Russia overnight with multiple drone and missiles killing at least eight people, including a child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.

“People may still be trapped under the rubble. Dozens are wounded,” Zelensky said on X.

“These Russian missiles and attack drones today are a clear response to everyone in the world who, for weeks and months, has been calling for a ceasefire and for real diplomacy,” he added.

Ukrainian authorities said some 500 rescuers and 1,000 police officers were responding to multiple locations.