Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills at least five, injures dozens

Russia launched a major missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, early on Thursday. Authorities report at least five deaths and dozens of injuries in the city, with an additional fatality in the surrounding region. The strikes, which reportedly involved ballistic missiles, caused widespread damage to civilian infrastructure including residential buildings and a children's hospital, leading to fires and power cuts. In response to the attack, neighbouring Poland initiated defensive air operations.