A Russian missile attack Kyiv has left at least two people dead and 16 injured in a massive overnight assault. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the strike involved 18 missiles and around 400 drones, most of which were aimed directly at the capital.
The attack caused fires and destruction across multiple neighborhoods. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, wreckage from downed drones hit the roof of a residential building. Throughout Kyiv, residents were shaken from their sleep as explosions echoed for hours. Social media videos, though not officially verified, captured blasts lighting up the night sky.
Authorities reported that this Russian missile attack targets Kyiv in what appears to be part of a broader escalation. It came shortly after Ukraine experienced its largest aerial assault earlier in the week, involving 728 drones and multiple cruise or ballistic missiles.
According to Kyiv’s city administration, the Podilsky district suffered significant damage. A primary healthcare center was “almost completely destroyed,” said Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko. Fires broke out in warehouses, cars, and office buildings. The city advised residents to remain in shelters and keep windows closed due to heavy smoke.
Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko confirmed the victims included a 68-year-old woman and a 22-year-old police officer near a metro station. The air force also warned of drone threats in several other regions, though no confirmed casualties were reported outside Kyiv.
This Russian missile attack Kyiv leaves a growing sense of urgency among Ukrainian officials. President Zelensky called for stronger sanctions and more weapons support from allied countries. He emphasized the need for quicker investments in drone technology and air defense systems.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s emergency services stated that three more people were killed in a separate Russian airstrike in Kostiantynivka, close to the eastern front line. The U.S. has resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine after briefly halting critical shipments.
The ongoing attacks raise fresh questions about Russia’s military capabilities. One frequent question is:
Does Russia have hypersonic missiles?
Yes, Russia claims to possess them, such as the Kinzhal missile, which travels at speeds over Mach 5. These weapons are harder to detect and intercept, increasing the threat to cities like Kyiv.
Another pressing concern is:
How many missiles does Russia have left?
While exact figures are unknown, Western analysts suggest Russia has reduced its stockpiles but continues producing new missiles regularly. The scale of recent attacks shows that Moscow still maintains significant offensive capacity.
For now, the people of Kyiv continue to endure the harsh realities of war. As defenses hold and international aid flows in, Ukraine faces a difficult road ahead in resisting what Zelensky has described as “Russia’s growing terror campaign.”
