A Russian drone strike hit a Ukrainian TV channel building in Kyiv, killing at least five people and injuring others. President Zelensky called the attack a 'new page in Russian degradation.'
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of the Ukrainian TV channel We Are Ukraine in Kyiv, injuring at least five people and killing others. The attack occurred during a live broadcast, with footage showing the moment the drone hit the newsroom. The building partially collapsed, and the strike reportedly interrupted the live transmission.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as a 'new page in Russian degradation,' emphasizing the deliberate targeting of journalists. Earlier, both Ukraine and Russia had agreed to a three-day ceasefire on strikes targeting each other's capitals during a visit by US envoys. The attack occurred despite this agreement, with air raid alerts issued for Kyiv residents earlier in the day.
Why it matters
The attack on a media outlet highlights the ongoing risks to journalists and civilian infrastructure in Kyiv despite a temporary ceasefire agreement.
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What to watch
The response from Ukraine and its allies to the breach of the ceasefire agreement and the status of the ceasefire itself.
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