Russia rains missiles on Kyiv in one of biggest overnight attacks since war began
Russia launched one of its largest overnight ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries. The barrage caused widespread damage to residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructure across several districts of the Ukrainian capital.
Why it matters
The escalation highlights Ukraine's critical vulnerability to ballistic threats due to a shortage of air defense systems, while signaling potential shifts in international military support strategies.
At least one person was killed and 13 others injured after Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian authorities said.The barrage sparked fires across multiple districts and damaged residential, commercial and industrial buildings.Ukraine's Air Force issued a ballistic missile alert shortly before a series of powerful explosions echoed across the capital. According to local authorities, the attack began around 1.30 am local time and continued for several hours.“The enemy launched more than 40 missiles of various types – most of them against the capital – and 120 attack drones,” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strikes ignited fires at a dormitory, an apartment building and a supermarket.Several non-residential buildings, warehouses, office complexes and parked vehicles were also damaged or set ablaze in different parts of the city, he said in a post…
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