Russia urges foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv as strikes continue

Russia said Saturday it will continue retaliatory strikes against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and urged foreign citizens and diplomats to leave the capital, warning of consequences for those who ignore the advisory. The Foreign Ministry framed the attacks as a response to alleged Ukrainian terrorist acts against Russian civilians and infrastructure, stating systematic strikes target military facilities. Russia recently intensified attacks on Kyiv, including an airstrike on a Dnipro River bridge, disrupting life for the city's 3 million residents ahead of winter. President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine is paying the price for its own attacks on Russia. Both sides have escalated strikes on grain ships in the Black Sea, while Ukrainian drones and bombardments target Russian refineries and border regions, with each denying targeting civilians.