Putin warns of further Russian attacks on Ukraine after cities bombarded with missiles

Russian president says wave of strikes was sparked by attack on Crimea bridge

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has threatened further “harsh” responses on Ukraine, hours after the Kremlin launched a series of deadly strikes on cities across Ukraine.

He said the shelling, which hit targets in Kyiv including a public park, children’s play area and a pedestrian bridge, was in response to an attack on a bridge in Crimea over the weekend.

At least eight people were killed.