Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv during Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Ukrainian capital
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A Russian drone attack hit Kyiv during Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's diplomatic visit to the Ukrainian capital on Thursday. Air raid sirens and explosions rang out minutes after Starmer laid a wreath with President Zelensky at the Wall of Memorial in central Kyiv. The Labour leader was visiting to sign a historic 100-year agreement.
Ukrainian air defences shot down the drone near the Presidential palace, with debris striking a civilian vehicle in the Solomyanskyi district. Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed there were no injuries: "A piece of UAV debris damaged a passenger car. It tore apart the engine and partially the car's interior. There was no fire. There are no injuries at this time either.".
The attack occurred around 10.16am UK time, shortly after Starmer's arrival at Kyiv train station this morning. The Prime Minister earlier said the UK would “never let up” on support for Kyiv, with a new 100 Year Partnership deal set to cement ties with Ukraine.
Speaking to broadcasters at a hospital in Kyiv, he said: “It’s very important we ensure that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position. “That’s something I’ve been arguing for since I was Prime Minister. This is my seventh meeting with President Zelensky. I’m here at the burns unit of one of the Kyiv hospitals, which is a grim reminder of the heavy price Ukraine is paying.
