Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday renewed his plea for more air-defence systems a day after Russian strikes on Kyiv killed seven people.

His latest comments came after Russian missiles struck apartment blocks across the Ukrainian capital Friday.

Russia's invasion has dragged on for nearly four years, with diplomatic efforts to end the war failing, and fears are growing for the country's energy security ahead of a fourth winter of war.

Ukraine said Russian attacks had killed four people in its southern region Saturday.

"Ukraine needs support that saves lives: more air-defence systems, more protective capabilities and greater resolve from our partners," Zelensky said on social media.

Earlier, officials had said the death toll from Friday's attack on Kyiv had risen to se

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