Russian strikes hit Kyiv and surrounding region, damaging infrastructure and a kindergarten
Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and its surrounding region damaged industrial sites, energy facilities, a major bridge and a kindergarten. Five people were reported wounded.
Russian attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, and the surrounding region have damaged industrial sites, energy facilities and a major bridge in the city. Five people were reported wounded. The strikes come as Ukraine prepares for another difficult winter, with its energy infrastructure repeatedly targeted by Russian forces.
Damage in the city and region
Footage released by Ukraine's emergency services shows rescue crews aiming powerful jets of water at burning industrial structures, while firefighters work among the wreckage as flames spread across the site.
In Kyiv, a kindergarten building was severely damaged. A large crater has opened in its grounds, walls are shattered, and children's toys lie scattered among the rubble. Workers have started clearing debris from the destroyed building, while nearby residents inspected the damage.
Winter risks and diplomacy
Damage to power facilities could disrupt electricity and heating supplies as temperatures fall, adding pressure to an already strained network.
The new bombardment also comes amid diplomatic efforts to end the war, including talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States that are under discussion. Despite these initiatives, strikes on civilian areas and critical infrastructure continue as the conflict enters another winter.
