Vitali Klitschko

Nine people, including an 11-year-old girl, were injured last night in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv. Debris from a destroyed drone ignited a fire in a multi-story residential building in the western part of the city, Kyiv's mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, announced on Telegram.

Russian armed forces launched waves of drones against Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in the early hours of the morning, with air defense systems activated to fend them off, the Ukrainian military announced.

In a candid interview with German media, Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has lambasted the Ukrainian government for its perceived inadequacies in combating corruption within the country. Klitschko's remarks underscore growing concerns over the efficacy of anti-corruption measures amidst Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership.

Reports from the Ukrainian Air Force indicate a devastating missile assault on the capital city of Kyiv, with significant casualties and widespread damage to residential and industrial areas. According to UNIAN Agency, the attack involved nine Tu-95 bombers equipped with "Kinzhal" missiles, unleashing chaos and destruction across the city.

He spoke about the interview of American journalist Tucker Carlson with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, faced a sudden air strike alert this morning, prompting the Bulgarian delegation led by Speaker of the National Assembly Rosen Zhelyazkov to seek refuge in a bomb shelter.

"We inform you that there is an intensive activity of the long-range aviation of the Russian Federation. We warn that Poland and allied aviation have been activated, which may lead to an increase in the noise level, especially in the southeastern part of the country," the command stated on X network.

A  missile strike killed 32 people in Kiev on Dec. 29, authorities said Thursday, raising the toll of the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital since the war began.

Russia has in recent days intensified aerial attacks against Ukraine, which says it has enough munition to withstand a few powerful assaults but would soon need more aid.

Day 665 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Russian troops attack Ukrainian positions around Kherson, Kupyansk and Avdeyevka.
During the night, the Ukrainian air defense shot down ballistic missiles over Kyiv. "Shahed" drone attack in southern Ukraine.

Biden invited Zelensky to a meeting at the White House on December 12