Pakistan, July 2 -- At least eight people were killed and more than three dozen others injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight, causing widespread destruction across the city.

The strikes triggered explosions that echoed for hours, damaging residential buildings, setting fires, and forcing thousands of residents to seek shelter in underground metro stations. Ukrainian authorities said all 10 districts of Kyiv were affected by the attack.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a direct strike caused six floors of an apartment building to collapse. He added that emergency workers, including paramedics and ambulance drivers, were among those injured, while rescue teams continued ...