Russia launches a large-scale air attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, according to Ukrainian officials. The Moscow Times and the New York Post both report that Russia fires six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 121 drones. The Independent adds that Ukrainian forces intercept at least two cruise missiles and 111 drones, indicating that not all incoming munitions reach their targets. Multiple outlets report casualties in Kyiv. The Moscow Times says eight people die and dozens are wounded, while the Moscow Times and the New York Post also report about 10 injured in the strike. The Independent reports two deaths and multiple injuries, without detailing the full total. Taken together, the reports describe an attack involving dozens of drone strikes and multiple missile types, followed by Ukrainian air defenses intercepting a large number of drones and at least some cruise missiles. The exact casualty figures vary across outlets, but all accounts agree the strike results in deaths and injuries in Kyiv.
Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles and drones, with reported casualties and interceptions
Russia launches a large-scale air attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, according to Ukrainian officials. The Moscow Times and the New York Post both report that Russia...
- Russia launches six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 121 drones toward Kyiv, according to Ukraine’s air force.
- Ukrainian air defenses intercept multiple incoming munitions, including at least two cruise missiles and 111 drones, per one report.
- Casualties are reported in Kyiv, with sources describing deaths and multiple injuries.
- Casualty figures differ between outlets, ranging from two reported deaths to eight, and injuries described as dozens or around 10.
Russia launched six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 121 drones, Ukraine’s air force said.
1 month agoUkrainian forces successfully intercepted at least two cruise missiles and 111 drones
1 month agoRussia launched six ballistic missiles, another six cruise missiles and 121 drones, Ukraine's air force said.
1 month agoRussia launched six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 121 drones, Ukraine’s air force said.
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