Russia carried out one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, a five-hour overnight raid that killed at least one person and injured seven, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Key facts
- At least one person was killed and seven injured, Ukrainian officials said.
- Kyiv was struck by about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles.
- The raid lasted about five hours, with an air raid siren sounding at 1.30am.
- Fires and damage were reported to offices and homes across the city.
- Ukraine's forces earlier hit logistics warehouses in Russia.
Russia has carried out one of its biggest ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, launching a five-hour raid overnight that left at least one person dead and seven injured, according to the Guardian.
Ukrainian officials said the capital was hit with about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles during the assault. Authorities reported fires and damage to offices and homes across the city.
Residents heard an air raid siren sound at 1.30am, the Guardian reported. This was followed by the sound of air defences and, minutes later, a series of booms and explosions.
The scale of the attack marks it as one of the largest ballistic missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital to date, according to the reporting.
Earlier, Ukraine’s forces had struck logistics warehouses inside Russia, the Guardian said, underscoring the continued exchange of long-range attacks between the two sides.
Emergency services were responding to the fires and damage caused across Kyiv following the raid.
Why it matters
The attack is among the largest ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, signalling continued escalation in the war and its toll on civilians. Damage to homes and offices in the capital highlights the ongoing risk to residents far from front lines.
Frequently asked questions
How many missiles hit Kyiv?
Ukrainian officials said the capital was hit with about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles, according to the Guardian.
How many casualties were reported?
At least one person was killed and seven were injured in the attack, according to Ukrainian officials cited by the Guardian.
How long did the attack last?
The raid lasted about five hours, with an air raid siren sounding at 1.30am, the Guardian reported.
Timeline
- Dozens of Russian missiles pound Kyiv in major attack
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