Multiple outlets report that Russia carries out a major aerial attack on Kyiv overnight involving missiles and drones. The attacks take place across the capital, with reports citing impacts and damage in different areas. The Independent and India Today both say the attack results in eight deaths in Kyiv.
Both sources describe the strike as part of Russia’s broader campaign of aerial attacks against Ukraine, occurring during the overnight period. While details on specific targets, locations, and types of ordnance are not fully provided in the excerpts shared, the accounts align on the overall character of the assault—missiles and drones—and the reported casualty figure.
The reporting indicates an ongoing situation in which Ukrainian air defenses and emergency response efforts are engaged during and after the strikes, though the provided text does not include further specifics about injuries, damage assessments, or statements from Ukrainian officials.
