Death toll from Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 29

The death toll from Russia's December 29 missile attack on Kyiv has increased to 29.

The city's military administration said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"For three days in a row, rescuers have been conducting a search and rescue operation after an aerial strike on Kyiv. Unfortunately, the bodies of those killed by Russian missiles are still being retrieved. As of 22:30 today, the bodies of 29 people have been found," the post said.

He called this missile attack the worst tragedy in the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale invasion began.

On December 29, Russian troops launched a massive aerial missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities and towns.

The enemy used about 160 missiles and drones. Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 27 drones and 88 Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles.