On Thursday, the Russian military launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks against Ukraine in recent days. The munitions mainly targeted Kyiv, though other cities were targeted as well.

The latest attack against the Ukrainian capital resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people, including four children. 63 people were injured, including 11 children. The attack notably struck the European Union and British diplomatic delegations in Kyiv, where most Ukrainian embassies are based. No British or European civilians are known to have been killed or injured in the attacks.

“My thoughts are with all those affected by the senseless Russian strikes on Kyiv which have damaged the British Council building. Putin is killing children and civilians, and sabotaging hopes of peace. This bloodshed must end,” British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on X.

After the first round of strikes, the Russian military launched another wave of missiles and unmanned aerial systems against Ukraine on Friday morning, killing five civilians and injuring 26.

“Putin says he wants peace but he is stepping up attacks on Ukraine.........

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