Russia Hits Kyiv with Missile Wave After Putin Vowed Reprisals
People shelter in a metro station during a Russian attack in Kyiv, on June 6.
Photographer: Dan Bashakov/AP PhotoRussian drone and missile attacks killed at least three people in Kyiv and wounded more than a dozen others, in a wave of overnight strikes including civilian targets that followed President Vladimir Putin’s vow to retaliate for a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv military administration, posted the casualty figures on Telegram. Kyiv Metro — whose deep tunnels are used as shelters — said that its infrastructure had been damaged and one of the key lines was partially closed, with repairs expected to take 24 hours.