17 dead in Kyiv as Russia strikes critical infrastructure, mayor says

At least 17 people were killed in what Kyiv’s mayor called a “massive attack” on the Ukrainian capital overnight. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strikes “purposefully” targeted critical infrastructure, and warned that hot water supply has been disrupted across the city. The overnight barrage hit residential and civilian areas, according to local officials. Rescue teams are still searching through debris, and the death toll may rise. Klitschko said the disruption to hot water is part of a wider pattern of Russian strikes aimed at weakening essential services as winter approaches. He did not specify which other utilities were affected, but urged residents to conserve water and energy. Ukraine’s emergency services are working to restore power and water lines. The attack follows a series of recent Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other cities, which have repeatedly damaged energy grids and heating systems. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of injured, but hospitals in the capital are treating civilians wounded in the early morning assault. International leaders have condemned the strikes, though no new official statements from foreign governments have been released at this hour.