Russian missile strikes target Kyiv and major cities

Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv and other major cities on Wednesday morning, Ukraine’s Air Force said. Several blasts were heard in the country’s capital when air defence systems were engaged in repelling the attack. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said 11 people, including a pregnant woman, were injured in the city. The strikes left power lines damaged and apartments, cars and a service station on fire. In southern Mykolaiv, local authorities reported one person was killed and several others wounded. Explosions were also heard in northeastern Kharkiv. #ukraine #russia #kyiv Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.