At least 14 people, including four children, were injured after Russian forces launched overnight airstrikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, officials said on Saturday. The attacks struck two high-rise residential buildings, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, though it remains unclear whether they were directly hit or damaged by falling debris.
“Everyone is receiving medical assistance, and some have been hospitalised,” Kyiv’s military administration confirmed in a Telegram post. Emergency crews worked through the night to rescue trapped residents and extinguish fires sparked by the blasts.
The latest strikes underscore the ongoing intensity of Russia’s offensive on urban areas, despite international condemnation and renewed calls for peace. Kyiv has faced repeated missile and drone attacks targeting its infrastructure and civilian neighborhoods.
Meanwhile, across the border, Russian air defences reportedly intercepted a drone heading toward Moscow. The city’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said no casualties or significant damage occurred.
As the conflict rages on, diplomatic attention has shifted to the United States, where President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking aboard Air Force One before his week-long trip to Asia, Trump expressed disappointment over the collapse of planned peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
“I’ve always had a great relationship with Vladimir Putin, but this has been very disappointing,” Trump said. “I thought this would have gotten done before peace in the Middle East.”
Trump added that he hopes China will play a greater role in resolving the crisis. He is expected to discuss the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting in South Korea on Thursday.
Ending the war in Ukraine has become a major focus of Trump’s foreign policy, though a lasting ceasefire remains elusive. The latest attacks in Kyiv highlight the urgent need for renewed global efforts toward a peaceful resolution.
