- Russia launched its biggest attack on Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 civilians and causing extensive damage across the city.
- Explosions rocked Kyiv for hours during the night, prompting many residents to seek shelter in subway stations due to air raid warnings.
- Damage was reported in 30 locations across Kyiv, primarily affecting residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
- Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated that 20 residential buildings were damaged during the attack.
- Ukraine's air force reported that Russia fired 74 missiles and 496 drones in this unprecedented attack.
- Kyiv's mayor described the assault as the most massive attack since the beginning of the conflict over four years ago.
- Damage has been reported in all districts of the city, with the most significant destruction occurring in the Darnytskyi district.
- A search and rescue operation is currently underway in response to the attack.
Russia's recent assault on Kyiv represents the most extensive attack since the onset of the conflict over four years ago, with 20 civilians confirmed dead and many more injured.
The attack involved 74 missiles and 496 drones, targeting residential areas and critical infrastructure.
According to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, damage was reported in 30 locations across the city, primarily affecting residential buildings.4
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko noted that 20 residential buildings were damaged, including significant destruction in the Darnytskyi district.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the event as “the enemy's most massive attack,” emphasizing the terror experienced by residents during the night.
The assault also impacted civilian infrastructure, with an ambulance station among the sites hit, resulting in damage to nine ambulances.
This escalation in violence underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict.
“Russia has carried out its largest missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least 20 civilian deaths. The assault has caused significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure throughout the city.”
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