Russian attack on Kiev kills at least 12 and reinforces Ukrainian calls for new sanctions
Kiev and the surroundings of the capital were hit by Russian ballistic missiles and drones, in an attack that killed at least 12, according to Ukrainian emergency services.
The attack reinforced Ukrainian calls for the imposition of new sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian authorities have been asking Western allies to take more stringent measures in response to the escalation of Russian attacks.
This incident occurs in a context of intensification of Russian attacks against civilian targets and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, with Kiev being repeatedly targeted in recent months.
