Russia on Thursday unleashed a third straight day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, demolishing an apartment building in Kyiv where five people were killed and dozens injured, authorities said.

By Anna Pruchnicka KYIV, May 13 (Reuters) - Russia unleashed a daytime drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting critical infrastructure, killing at least three people in the west and prompting NATO-member Poland to scramble fighter jets,

A significant Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine resulted in casualties and destruction in Kyiv and other cities, coinciding with diplomatic discussions between global leaders.

Nearly 700 drones and 19 missiles struck cities across the country overnight, killing 16 people, officials said. Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was among the hardest hit.

Pakistan, May 14 -- Russia launched a large-scale drone assault on Ukraine after a three-day ceasefire between the two countries came to an end, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 800 drones used in attacks across multiple regions.