RUSSIA fired missiles and explosive drones at six regions across Ukraine this morning, authorities said, killing at least five civilians and injuring almost 40 others, including a pregnant woman.

The attacks hit at least three major cities, including the capital Kiev, where the European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell was discussing military aid and financial support for Ukraine.

He said that he started his day in an air raid shelter, calling it part of Ukraine’s “daily reality” after almost two years of war.