Kyiv strikes reported as US House passes Russia sanctions package
Ukrainian officials reported 13 injuries and damage in Kyiv and Odesa as legislation targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet moves to President Donald Trump.
Russian air strikes injured 13 people and damaged buildings in Kyiv and Odesa, according to Ukrainian officials, as explosions were reported across the Ukrainian capital during a missile alert.
Kyiv authorities said 10 people were wounded in the city. Debris reportedly fell near apartment and inhabited buildings, warehouses and a petrol station. The casualty and damage figures have not been independently verified, and the number injured in Odesa was not specified.
An AFP journalist reported hearing around a dozen strong explosions in Kyiv. Authorities urged residents to move to shelters after issuing an alert over the threat of missile strikes.
Separately, the US House passed a broad Russia sanctions package by 262 votes to 159. The measure targets Russian officials, banks and a shadow fleet of tankers used to move Russian energy.
The legislation now goes to President Donald Trump for consideration and is not yet in force. It could also direct tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major importers of Russian oil or natural gas, subject to an exception. France 24 reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously urged US lawmakers to pass the measure.
