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After a tense day of intense attacks on Wednesday, Russia has continued its strikes on Ukraine overnight, with at least one dead and 40 injured in the capital, Kyiv, after reported hits on civilian infrastructure.
An explosion lights up the sky over the city during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Photograph: Gleb Garanich/Reuters Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the strikes, saying: “ These are definitely not the actions of those who believe the war is coming to an end.
It is important that partners do not remain silent about this strike.” He said that over the last 30 hours, Russia deployed more than 1,500 drones against Ukraine.
Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least 18 apartments were destroyed as a direct result of the attack, with water supply problems reported in left bank Kyiv. He added that 40 people were injured, with 31 requiring hospitalisation.
Elsewhere, I will be jealous of parts of Europe that are off on bank holiday today looking at the Charlemagne ceremony in Germany, the meeting of Finnish and Lithuanian presidents to discuss regional security, and media reports about potential US troops movement out of Poland (although denied by the Polish government).
Oh, and it’s the second Eurovision semi-final tonight!
It’s Thursday, 14 May 2026 , it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live .
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