Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital of Kiev and several surrounding areas overnight following Russian missile and drone strikes that killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens of others, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday.
The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched 115 drones, 24 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles and four Zircon/Oniks anti-ship missiles overnight.
The Ukrainian State Service for Emergencies said warehouses, logistics hubs, commercial facilities and industrial enterprises were damaged, adding that most of the casualties occurred in the Kiev region, where 16 people were killed and 30 more injured.
Among them, the Kiev Regional Military Administration said, nine people were killed and 12 injured in the Brovary district. At the same time, Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported one person killed and 26 injured in the capital.
The Russian Defense Ministry said in a Wednesday statement that its military carried out a large-scale strike targeting transport and logistics facilities in Kiev and the surrounding region overnight.
It said the strikes hit logistics hubs used for storing and distributing drone components, robotic systems, electronic-warfare equipment and other military-related supplies.
The ministry also said three Ukrainian dry-cargo vessels carrying military supplies were struck in the Black Sea south of Odesa, and two specialized uncrewed surface vessels were destroyed southeast of Ochakiv.
Explosions rock Kiev after Russian strikes
Chinese box-office hit "Dear You" premiered in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday ahead of its nationwide theatrical release, warming the hearts of numerous local viewers.
The premiere was jointly organized by Vietnamese distributors Mockingbird Pictures and Galaxy Studio, with the support of the China Cultural Center in Hanoi.
Nearly 1,000 guests, including representatives of Vietnam's film industry, cultural scholars, members of the overseas Chinese community, representatives of Chinese enterprises in Vietnam and media organizations, attended the event.
Shot entirely in the Chaoshan (Teochew) dialect, the low-budget film became a massive box-office phenomenon in China this summer, with its global box office revenues surpassing 2.1 billion yuan (about 310 million U.S. dollars) since its April 30 release.
Known in Chinese as "Love Letters to Grandma," the movie centers on remittance letters used by overseas Chinese to stay connected with their families back home from the 1940s to 1970s. Through these letters, the characters uncover memories, love and interconnected family bonds in a simple yet deeply genuine narrative.
Even before its premiere, "Dear You" had generated significant buzz across Vietnamese social media platforms.
Doan Thi Trang Anh, deputy CEO of Mockingbird Pictures, said securing the distribution rights for "Dear You" in Vietnam was a special opportunity for the company, hoping that it could bring more Chinese films to Vietnamese audiences in the future.
"We consider it a remarkable piece of work full of new and creative touches. We can see that it is more than just a movie -- it carries deep cultural and historical significance for China, while also offering a moving portrayal of the true emotional connection between a husband and wife," Doan Thi Trang Anh told China Media Group (CMG).
After the premiere, the audience responded with great enthusiasm and offered glowing reviews.
"I feel that this movie speaks to the hearts and minds of Vietnamese audiences as well," said Nguyen Tuan, an audience member.
"There are many scenes in the film that remind me of my own grandparents. it really struck a chord with me," said Thu Thuy, a Vietnamese singer who also attended the premiere.
The film is set to hit cinemas nationwide in Vietnam beginning Wednesday. It will be available in three language versions: Mandarin Chinese, Chaochan dialect, and Vietnamese to cater to different viewing preferences.
The movie has also hit the screens in several other Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia.
Chinese film 'Dear You' resonates with Vietnamese audience at premiere
