Deadly strikes on Kyiv after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack
Russia launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, resulting in at least one death and widespread fires. Poland scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace as President Zelenskyy renewed calls for more air defense support from allies.
Why it matters
The escalation of missile strikes highlights the ongoing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the critical need for air defense resources.
People shelter in a Kyiv metro station as Russia lauched a missile strike on the Ukrainian capital overnight into Thursday./Getty Images People shelter in a Kyiv metro station as Russia lauched a missile strike on the Ukrainian capital overnight into Thursday./Getty Images Kyiv Deadly strikes on Kyiv after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack Fires across the Ukrainian capital after ballistic missile attack, while Kyiv’s forces continue cross-border attacks with another Wildberries warehouse hit
Prefer the Guardian on Google Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least one person, authorities said on Thursday, after the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, issued a warning ahead of Moscow launching another massive attack.
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