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Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian attack in the Ukrainian capital rises to 24
- On Thursday, May 14, 2026, a Russian cruise missile struck a nine-story apartment block in Kyiv, killing 24 people, including three children, as emergency crews finished clearing rubble after more than a day of search operations.
- This attack occurred during Russia's largest aerial barrage since the full-scale invasion began; Moscow launched over 1,500 drones and dozens of missiles against Ukrainian population centers since Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the Kh-101 missile was manufactured in the second quarter of this year, indicating Russia evades sanctions to acquire components; Ukraine intercepted 94% of drones and 73% of missiles.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko declared Friday, May 15, 2026, a day of mourning, while nearly 50 people were wounded and hundreds of rescuers worked over 28 hours to clear 3,000 cubic metres of rubble.
- French President Emmanuel Macron stated Russia demonstrates "weakness" by targeting civilians, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Moscow is "choosing escalation over negotiation"; Zelenskyy urged partners to prioritize blocking Russian sanctions evasion schemes.
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