Kyiv hit by multi-hour Russian missile and drone barrage
Ukrainian authorities reported at least 12 deaths and widespread infrastructure damage following a sustained overnight attack on the capital.
Russia launched a multi-hour overnight barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across Kyiv, according to Al Jazeera Global News. The sustained assault targeted the capital and surrounding regions, marking a significant escalation in the frequency and range of long-range strikes exchanged between the two nations in recent months.
Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the overnight attacks killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens. The official figures underscore the growing toll of the conflict as both sides continue to deploy advanced weaponry against strategic and civilian areas.
The strikes caused significant damage to critical infrastructure within the city. Residential areas, warehouses, a medical facility, and an educational institution were all reported to have sustained damage during the hours-long bombardment.
Power was severed to parts of Kyiv in the aftermath of the strikes, disrupting daily life and complicating recovery efforts. The loss of electricity highlights the vulnerability of the city’s grid to sustained aerial bombardment.
The incident forms part of a broader trend where both Russia and Ukraine have intensified their long-range attacks. This escalation suggests a shift in tactical approaches, with each side seeking to degrade the other’s capacity through sustained pressure on urban centres.
As authorities work to assess the full extent of the damage, the focus remains on the resilience of Kyiv’s infrastructure and the ongoing diplomatic implications of the escalating violence.
