One dead and 40 injured as intense Russian strikes on Ukraine continue – Europe live
Summary
Russia continued missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and injuring at least 40 people, with one confirmed dead. Latvia’s prime minister Evika Siliņa announced she will resign after political disagreements over handling a recent drone security incident.Key Facts
- Russia launched over 1,500 drones against Ukraine in the last 30 hours, targeting civilian areas in Kyiv.
- At least one person died and 40 were injured in Kyiv due to Russian strikes; 31 injured are hospitalized.
- Eighteen apartments were destroyed, and parts of Kyiv experienced water supply problems after the attacks.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners not to ignore the Russian attacks.
- Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa decided to resign due to a lack of support from coalition partners over dismissing the defense minister after a drone incident.
- The Progressives party in Latvia refused to back the prime minister’s choice for a new defense minister, causing a loss of majority in parliament.
- Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkēvičs said political stability is crucial and will meet party leaders to address the crisis.
- An interim government may form in Latvia ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October 2026.
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