Kyiv Attack Death Toll Reaches 30; Ukraine Vows Retaliation

Kyiv. The death toll from the Russian attack in Ukraine's capital Kyiv has reached at least 30, it has been reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while inspecting an apartment partially destroyed by the Russian attack, said his army would definitely retaliate for this attack.

Meanwhile, the European Union's top diplomat has proposed new sanctions against Moscow, while Zelensky has pressured for a license to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the devastating Russian attack and called for a ceasefire. His spokesperson Stephane Dujarric mentioned that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a clear violation of international humanitarian law and must be stopped immediately.

However, the Kremlin has vowed to increase pressure on Kyiv, claiming it will not make any compromises. Explosions have been reported echoing in the residential areas in the city center after a barrage of Russian missiles and drones.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko described this as Russia's biggest attack on the capital. Ukraine's State Emergency Service has confirmed that 30 people died in the attack.

Head of the city's military administration Timur Tkachenko said 91 people were injured. The Ukrainian branch of the Red Cross said its main warehouse was destroyed and humanitarian aid worth about $2 million was lost.

EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper mentioned that diplomats were safe, although the attack also damaged the building where diplomats reside.

In Kryvyi Rih, two people were injured when a missile struck, the head of the central city's military administration said. Kyiv has urged its allies to send more air defense.

Ukraine wants to produce weapons for the US-made "missile interceptor" system, but defense experts say it will take time to establish domestic production.

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas has said she will propose new sanctions against Moscow over the attack. This attack occurred after Zelensky visited Dublin on Wednesday, citing intelligence reports of an impending Russian attack.

Zelensky had said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been preparing for a major attack against Ukraine for some time.