In a devastating attack early Monday, Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of at least nine individuals and injuring 46 more, including five children, as reported by Ukrainian officials. The assault left a trail of destruction across the Ukrainian capital, with rescue operations still ongoing and officials cautioning that the number of casualties could increase.
The overnight offensive caused significant damage to residential areas, with emergency services reporting that at least 15 apartment buildings were affected. Among the hardest hit was a nine-story residential building located in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district, where rescuers are diligently working to extricate individuals trapped beneath the debris. Additionally, a fatality was confirmed in the Bucha district, situated to the northwest of Kyiv.
Russia’s Defense Ministry acknowledged the operation, describing it as a “massive” strike that involved the use of long-range missiles and drones. The ministry stated that the targets included military, energy, and airfield infrastructure in Kyiv, as well as several other regions in Ukraine.
This latest incident comes on the heels of another significant Russian attack just days prior, which claimed at least 27 lives in Kyiv, making it one of the most lethal assaults on the city this year. The ongoing escalation highlights the persistent volatility in the region.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed the continued hostilities around the strategic town of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Despite Russian assertions of capturing the town, Zelenskyy has refuted these claims, emphasizing that combat in the area remains active.