Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv struck by massive missile strike hours after Trump hits out at Zelensky
At least nine people have been killed in a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, which also injured 70 people including six children.
Russia launched 215 drones and missiles in a huge overnight attack, Ukraine’s air force said. At least one person has been pulled alive from under the rubble, with searches ongoing for survivors, according to the State Emergency Service.
Volodymyr Zelensky has now cancelled part of his trip to South Africa, and will return to Kyiv after meeting with president Cyril Ramaphosa.
The attack came hours after president Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Mr Zelensky, claiming he has been “harder” to deal with than Russia.
“I think Russia is ready… I think we have a deal with Russia,” Trump said to reporters. “We have to get a deal with Zelensky, I thought it might be easier to deal with Zelensky but so far it’s been harder.”
Mr Trump said he does not have any “favourites” in the conflict and that he just “[wants to] save the lives”.
On Tuesday, Mr Zelensky ruled out ceding territory to Russia as part of any US-proposed deal. “There is nothing to talk about. It is our land,” he said.
