Russian Attack on Kyiv: A Deadly Night of Drones and Missiles
At least two killed, 16 injured as Russia targets Ukraine's capital.
In an overnight attack, Russian forces launched approximately 18 missiles and about 400 drones towards the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, at least two individuals lost their lives, while 16 others sustained injuries.
The assault caused significant disruptions across the city, affecting residents' sleep for over three hours as the capital faced an intense bombardment.
Authorities reported that a residential building's roof was damaged by falling drone wreckage, and multiple fires erupted throughout Kyiv.
This attack comes in the wake of a grim June, which saw 232 civilians killed and 1,343 injured, marking the highest monthly civilian casualty toll in three years, as documented by the United Nations.
The police reported that Russian drone strikes targeted eight districts within Kyiv, leading to widespread damage including burning residential buildings, vehicles, warehouses, offices, and a primary healthcare center, according to Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.
To ensure safety, city residents were instructed to seek shelter until the all-clear siren sounded and advised to close their windows due to significant smoke in the air.
While it is unclear whether casualties extended beyond Kyiv, the Ukrainian air force warned of potential Russian drone attacks across several regions.
Russia's military has not commented on this recent attack.
The assault follows what Ukraine described as the largest aerial strike by Russia just a night prior, involving 728 drones and 13 cruise or ballistic missiles targeting various cities nationwide.
June saw a marked escalation in missile and loitering munition attacks against Ukraine compared to the previous year, with at least 16 regions experiencing civilian casualties, as reported by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission (HRMMU) in Ukraine.
The mission's head, Danielle Bell, lamented that civilians have been suffering levels of distress not seen since before the conflict escalated over three years ago.
This recent spate of violence also claimed three lives in the town of Kostiantynivka near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, according to the country's emergency service DSNS.
President Zelensky called for accelerated international action against Russia, emphasizing the need for sanctions and increased investment in weapon production and advanced technology.
The US has reportedly resumed sending weapons to Ukraine after a brief halt in shipments of critical air defense arms.
This latest attack underscores the diminishing prospects of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, with key global players such as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stating that diplomacy has been exhausted.
Dmitry Peskov, Russia's Kremlin spokesman, also echoed similar sentiments earlier in the week.
The tension between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump appears to be escalating, with Trump expressing frustration with Putin's actions.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, at least two individuals lost their lives, while 16 others sustained injuries.
The assault caused significant disruptions across the city, affecting residents' sleep for over three hours as the capital faced an intense bombardment.
Authorities reported that a residential building's roof was damaged by falling drone wreckage, and multiple fires erupted throughout Kyiv.
This attack comes in the wake of a grim June, which saw 232 civilians killed and 1,343 injured, marking the highest monthly civilian casualty toll in three years, as documented by the United Nations.
The police reported that Russian drone strikes targeted eight districts within Kyiv, leading to widespread damage including burning residential buildings, vehicles, warehouses, offices, and a primary healthcare center, according to Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.
To ensure safety, city residents were instructed to seek shelter until the all-clear siren sounded and advised to close their windows due to significant smoke in the air.
While it is unclear whether casualties extended beyond Kyiv, the Ukrainian air force warned of potential Russian drone attacks across several regions.
Russia's military has not commented on this recent attack.
The assault follows what Ukraine described as the largest aerial strike by Russia just a night prior, involving 728 drones and 13 cruise or ballistic missiles targeting various cities nationwide.
June saw a marked escalation in missile and loitering munition attacks against Ukraine compared to the previous year, with at least 16 regions experiencing civilian casualties, as reported by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission (HRMMU) in Ukraine.
The mission's head, Danielle Bell, lamented that civilians have been suffering levels of distress not seen since before the conflict escalated over three years ago.
This recent spate of violence also claimed three lives in the town of Kostiantynivka near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, according to the country's emergency service DSNS.
President Zelensky called for accelerated international action against Russia, emphasizing the need for sanctions and increased investment in weapon production and advanced technology.
The US has reportedly resumed sending weapons to Ukraine after a brief halt in shipments of critical air defense arms.
This latest attack underscores the diminishing prospects of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, with key global players such as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stating that diplomacy has been exhausted.
Dmitry Peskov, Russia's Kremlin spokesman, also echoed similar sentiments earlier in the week.
The tension between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump appears to be escalating, with Trump expressing frustration with Putin's actions.
