‘Strong’ mum-to-be, 34, ‘died in husband’s arms’ after Russian drone attack on Kyiv, as devastated pals share photo

A MUM-to-be who was killed in a Russian drone attack on a Kyiv apartment block was tonight named by friends who paid tribute to her love for life. Sommelier Victoria Kovalchuk, 34, was at home with her husband Bogdan when the kamikaze drones destroyed their home in the heart of Ukraine’s capital. FacebookMum-to-be Victoria Kovalchuk, 34, was killed in a Russian drone strike alongside her husband[/caption] EPAIran-supplied drones struck Victoria’s apartment building in downtown Kyiv[/caption] ReutersIn total, the blast killed four people[/caption] Vika, as she was known to friends, was six months pregnant with her first child. Her husband Bogdan and two others were also killed in the botched bombing raid. Heartbroken colleagues wrote on Facebook: “Today, her body was found in the arms of her beloved husband Bogdan and a cat in the house where a Russian drone flew in.  “They have been waiting on the baby. “We were madly in love with Vika. Sure you loved it too. READ MORE ON UKRAINE WAR CRASH INFERNO Fighter jet crashes into building in Russia sparking blaze as pilots eject KINGDOM OF RUST Putin's war exposed Russia as mafia state in WORSE shape than Soviet Union “Finding the right words is hard. But let’s say Vika’s phrase, which she kept repeating: you should feel less sorry for yourself. “This is how strong we will remember her. Forever.” Vladimir Putin unleashed a blitz on the Ukrainian capital on Monday with multiple explosions rocking the centre of Ukraine’s capital for the second time in a week. Ukraine officials said Kyiv had been struck four times in the early morning attack. 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They are guided by satellite navigation, come equipped with an explosive warhead, and can fly at a range of up to 2,500km at 185km/h. In the past, the kamikaze drones have been used by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The bombing raid comes seven days after the tinpot tyrant launched deadly revenge raids for the Kerch Bridge bombing – killing at least 25 people. The enemy can attack our cities, but it won’t be able to break us. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky defiantly said the attacks won’t break the country. “All night and all morning, the enemy terrorises the civilian population,” he said. “Kamikaze drones and missiles are attacking all of Ukraine. The enemy can attack our cities, but it won’t be able to break us. “The occupiers will get only fair punishment and condemnation of future generations. And we will get victory.” Explosions hit the same central Kyiv district where a week ago a missile struck a children’s playground and an intersection near the Kyiv National University’s main buildings. The attack follows reports elite Iranian troops were now helping to train Russian forces in using the drones as Putin steps up his drone blitz. A drone just moments before it fired on buildings in Kyiv APUkrainian soldiers shoot a drone that appears in the sky over Kyiv[/caption] AFPPeople fled for their lives as explosions rocked the capital[/caption] AFPA police officer firing at a drone following the strike[/caption] ReutersFirefighters work to put out a fire in a residential building destroyed by the Russians[/caption] ReutersThe city’s mayor said several buildings were damaged[/caption] Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak said on social media: “The capital was attacked by kamikaze drones. The Russians think it will help them, but it shows their desperation. “We need more air defence systems and as soon as possible. More weapons to defend the sky and destroy the enemy. “The enemy can hit our cities, but he will not be able to break us. Only fair punishment and condemnation of future generations awaits the occupiers. Victory is ours.” Other videos showed residents running for their lives as a fireball rose from an apartment block.  Klitschko posted images showing the burnt fragments of one kamikaze drone that attacked the city. Ukraine’s armed forces said they have destroyed 15 kamikaze drones and 3 cruise missiles in attacks on the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. They said Russia also attacked critical infrastructure in the eastern direction with cruise missiles of various types. Three missiles were destroyed by anti-aircraft missile units. 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