VLADIMIR Putin's latest barbaric missile assault has targeted civilians in Kyiv with at least nine people killed and dozens of civilians seriously injured.
Six children were rushed to hospital following the deadliest attack on Ukraine's capital since Russia's full scale invasion over three years ago.
Close Volodymr Zelensky aid Andriy Yermak described Putin's overnight attack on Kyiv as “massive”.
He added: “Putin shows only a desire to kill. The attacks on civilians must stop.”
At least nine people were tragically killed with over 63 wounded, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said.
Of these, 42 were taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Fears are mounting that as recovery operations across the capital continue, more bodies may be found.
The deadly strikes hit five districts across Kyiv and quickly turned the city into a burning warzone.
Flames could be seen with miles away with dozens of buildings left crumbling to the ground due to the strikes.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko believed falling drone wreckage was responsible for triggering a number of fires.
Kyiv was last hit by missiles in early April when at least three people were wounded.
