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Horrifying photos show Kyiv buildings in ruins after Russian rocket strikes hit Ukraine capital overnight

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A multi-story apartment building was hit by a rocket in Kyiv on Friday (25 February), injuring at least three people. Shocking photos show the aftermath of the rocket launch, which caused the building to catch fire, the Kyiv mayor said.

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said that the Russian military’s claim it is not targeting civilian areas is “a lie," with both military and civilian areas being attacked. Read more:Ukraine LIVE updates as Russian forces carry out 'horrific rocket strikes' on Kyiv overnight It comes as gunfire has been reportedly heard near the government quarter of the Ukrainian capital.

Meanwhile the Ukrainian foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, said in a tweet just before 4am on Friday that “horrific rocket strikes” hit the capital in an attack he compared to the city’s 1941 shelling by Nazi Germany. “Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany,” he said. “Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one.

Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Sever all ties. Kick Russia out of (everywhere).” Russia's attack on Ukraine continues as key cities and military bases are targeted by Vladimir Putin's troops.

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