Terror in Kyiv as Vladimir Putin follows through on threat to unleash massive strikes on Ukraine's capital

Terror has been unleashed onto the streets of Kyiv as Vladimir Putin appeared to follow through on his threats to unleash massive strikes on Ukraine's capital.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Russian forces launched waves of attacks from the skies on Dnipro, Kharkiv and the Ukrainian capital - leaving at least nine dead and more than 60 wounded.

The major assault follows days of warnings from President Volodymyr Zelensky that Moscow was planning to launch "a massive strike".

In Dnipro, five people died and at least 25 have been injured after Russia attacked the southern city with missiles and drones, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha confirmed on social media.

Meanwhile in Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said n the overnight air attacks have left at least four dead and injured more than 50 civilians - including children.

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