Russian strikes pound Kyiv overnight; dozens injured, four dead
A wave of missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv overnight on April 16, leaving four dead and at least 60 injured, as Russian forces intensified their assault on the Ukrainian capital. Local officials confirmed that the strikes caused widespread destruction, with 17 high-rise buildings and 10 private homes sustaining significant damage. Among the injured are children as young as five, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attack. Investigative and operational teams—comprising police forces,