Hanna Palamarenko

The national anthems of Ukraine and the United States were sung together today at San Sofia Cathedral.

Lauren Guion took part in organizing the ceremony.

Their names were inscribed on the background of the icons and then read out in a prayer.

Hanna Palomarenko, NPR News, Kyiv.

The State Emergency Service is clearing the rubble and the forensic laboratory is also working on the site to identify the victims.

Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuri Ignat says Russia used about 470 drones and 48 missiles

If not same, the use of such weapons as ballistic and cruise missiles on cities is an act of terrorism that must be documented and reported to international legal institutions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to urge allies to increase pressure on Russia to end its nearly four-year war on Ukraine.

Hanna Polomarenko, NPR News, Kyiv.