Ukraine: Zelensky demands sanctions after Russia strikes kill 33 in Kyiv

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion.

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Zelensky said five children - the youngest aged two - were among the dead and 159 people - including 16 children - had been wounded in the assault on the Ukrainian capital on Thursday.

"No matter how much the Kremlin denies their effectiveness, sanctions do work - and they must be strengthened," he said.

Kyiv observed a day of mourning after the attack collapsed an apartment block and damaged a hospital, school, nursery and university.

Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight cruise missiles in Thursday's assault, Ukraine's air force said. The attack was one of the deadliest Kyiv has experienced since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a large-scale invasion in February 2022.