Russia unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities Monday, smashing civilian targets including downtown Kyiv where at least six people were killed amid burnt-out cars and shattered buildings that brought back into focus the grim reality of war after months of easing tensions in the capital.

For the past two days, Ukraine has been subjected to massive rocket fire from the aggressor. For this purpose, the Russian Federation chose the critical infrastructure facilities of the cities of Ukraine, which are located in the deep rear. The Russians use different types of missiles.

The top news item of the day was Russia launching a massive salvo of long-range missiles against numerous major cities throughout Ukraine, including the capital of Kyiv. This included several strikes along Kyiv’s main downtown roads during rush hour, resulting in many injuries and several deaths. Russia also struck several power facilities, leading to power outages.

Explosions have rocked multiple cities across Ukraine, including missile attacks on the capital Kyiv for the first time in months.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that people were killed and injured in multiple missile strikes across Ukraine, including the first bombardment of the capital, Kyiv, in months.