Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital that killed at least 13 people and injured scores, authorities said. Loud blasts shook Kyiv for hours.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia "has been preparing this massive strike against Ukraine for some time now".

The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter at metro stations.