A devastating wave of Russian missile strikes hit the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people.
The aggressive aerial assault left dozens more wounded as emergency responders scrambled to the scenes of impact. Residents were awakened by the sound of more than a dozen heavy explosions echoing across the city, marking another grim weekend in the ongoing conflict. Local authorities are currently assessing the widespread damage as search and rescue operations continue in the affected areas.