At least 15 people were killed and 27 others injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, officials said.
The attack triggered more than 30 explosions across the city, with air raid sirens sounding throughout Kyiv and surrounding areas as residents sought shelter. The strikes caused widespread damage, and a major fire broke out in one part of the capital following the bombardment.
According to Ukrainian authorities, search and rescue teams are continuing operations at the site of a destroyed warehouse, where several people are feared trapped beneath the rubble.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 28 high-speed missiles, including ballistic missiles, along with 115 drones during the overnight assault. Officials stated that none of the missiles were intercepted by Ukraine’s air defence systems, making it one of the most significant attacks on the capital in recent months.
The missile and drone barrage targeted multiple locations in Kyiv, causing extensive destruction to buildings and infrastructure. Emergency responders remained at affected sites to extinguish fires, search for survivors and assist the injured.
The latest strike comes as fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify after more than four years of war. Both sides have increased the frequency and scale of long-range attacks in recent months.
Just days earlier, a separate exchange of strikes between the two countries left at least 14 people dead, including nine in Russia and five in Ukraine, highlighting the continued escalation of the conflict despite ongoing international efforts to reduce hostilities.
