Russia launched military strikes against Kyiv, Ukraine's capital city, after spending the past week publicly saying it would attack. The strikes hit multiple areas of the city and caused casualties and damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Russia had warned Ukraine and the world for seven days that it planned these attacks. The threats were part of ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which has been fighting a war for over two years. This pattern of warning before attacking is something Russia has done several times during the conflict.
People living in Kyiv and nearby towns are affected most directly, as they face danger from the strikes and must use shelters and warning systems. Families have to stay prepared to move to safety quickly when alarms sound. Workers and businesses in the city also face disruptions when attacks happen.
Ukraine's military and government leaders will likely respond to the strikes and continue their defense efforts. International organizations and countries supporting Ukraine may release statements about the attacks in coming days. The situation remains tense as both sides continue military operations.