VIDEO/ Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles, at least six injured

A Russian missile attack struck Kyiv in the early hours of the morning, leaving at least six people injured, according to local Ukrainian authorities.

AFP journalists reported that explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital a few minutes before the air raid sirens were activated.

The head of Kyiv’s military administration, Timur Tkachenko, announced via Telegram that the capital was under attack.

“The enemy is attacking the capital with missiles,” he wrote, urging residents to immediately seek shelter in safe places.

Meanwhile, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that six people were injured in the attack, while three of them were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Ukrainian authorities are continuing to assess the damage caused by the attack, while the air raid alert remains active in several regions of the country.