- Russia launched missiles toward Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, the Ukrainian Air Force reported early Thursday local time, just hours after President Zelensky warned of a 'massive attack.'
- Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv, with at least one fatality reported, according to the city's military administration.
- Zelensky warned that the safety of Ukrainians depended on the willingness of allies to provide anti-missile defences.
- Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih were also under attack, in addition to ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, as reported by the air force.
- Ukraine’s air force warned that 'several waves' of cruise missiles had been launched from 'strategic aircraft.'
- Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to seek shelter as Russia struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles.
- A few non-residential sites in Kyiv caught fire during the missile strikes, according to Klitschko.
- Zelensky indicated there was a high probability that the strike would occur that night.
Russia's missile strikes on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in multiple explosions and at least one death, as confirmed by Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih were also targeted, indicating a broader assault across the nation.2357
The attacks came shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a potential 'massive attack' from Russia, stating, “There is a high probability that the strike will be carried out tonight.” Klitschko urged residents to seek shelter as the city faced the onslaught of ballistic missiles.9
In a Telegram post, Klitschko noted that a few non-residential sites in Kyiv caught fire due to the strikes. The Ukrainian Air Force had previously alerted citizens about “several waves” of cruise missiles launched from strategic aircraft, emphasizing the severity of the situation.8
Zelensky highlighted the critical role of international allies in providing anti-missile defenses, stating that the safety of Ukrainians depended on their support. The situation remains tense as the Ukrainian military braces for further attacks amid ongoing hostilities with Russia.
“At least one person has been killed in the missile strikes, which also targeted Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that several waves of cruise missiles were launched from strategic aircraft, prompting urgent alerts for residents to seek shelter.”
