One killed, 12 injured in Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
A Russian ballistic missile attack on the Kyiv region has resulted in at least 14 deaths and 27 injuries. The strike damaged several warehouses and prompted ongoing search and rescue operations as Ukraine continues to lobby for more missile defense systems.
Why it matters
The escalation of ballistic missile strikes highlights the ongoing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the critical need for advanced air defense capabilities.
The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A fire breaks out following massive Russian ballistic missile strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine [Evgen Kotenko/Getty] By AFP and Reuters Published On 4 Aug 2026 4 Aug 2026 A Russian ballistic missile attack on the region surrounding Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has killed at least 14 people and injured 27 others, the city’s military administration said.
The strikes early on Wednesday morning come after at least 27 people were killed in separate attacks in both Ukraine and Russia earlier this week, with the five-year-long conflict showing no signs of slowing down.
Kyiv’s military administration said seven sites had come under attack in the assault that began after midnight. Air raid alerts for Kyiv remained in place for more than an hour.
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