Residents in Ukraine’s Kyiv region assess the damage and return to their daily lives after Russian drone strikes hit the area for a second consecutive day. People gather outside damaged homes and buildings as emergency crews continue rescue and relief operations following the attacks. (Pics/AFP)  

Russia launched a major overnight barrage of missiles and drones across Ukraine, with explosions echoing around Kyiv and other cities into Thursday morning. Ukrainian air defences were activated as the attack continued into daylight. (Pics/AFP)