Ukrainian officials say a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv has killed two people and injured others, with residential buildings among the sites hit.
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Key facts
- A Russian ballistic missile strike hit Kyiv, according to officials.
- Two people were killed and others injured.
- The head of Kyiv's military administration said Russia was 'once again massively attacking'.
- Residential buildings were among the sites hit.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv has killed two people and injured others, Ukrainian officials say, according to the BBC.
The head of Kyiv’s military administration said Russia was “once again massively attacking” the Ukrainian capital, the BBC reported. Officials said the strike had hit residential buildings in the city.
The comments point to a large-scale assault on Kyiv, though the full extent of the damage and the number of injured were not immediately detailed in the available information.
Details on the timing of the attack, the areas affected and the response from emergency services were not specified in the source. Officials confirmed that two people had been killed as a result of the strike.
The reported targeting of residential buildings underscores the continued impact of the war on civilian areas of the Ukrainian capital.
Why it matters
Strikes on Kyiv that hit residential buildings and kill civilians highlight the ongoing human toll of the war in Ukraine. Continued attacks on the capital carry significant humanitarian and geopolitical consequences.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Kyiv missile strike?
Ukrainian officials say two people were killed and others were injured, according to the BBC.
What did Kyiv officials say about the attack?
The head of Kyiv's military administration said Russia was 'once again massively attacking' and had hit residential buildings.
What was hit in the strike?
According to officials cited by the BBC, residential buildings in Kyiv were among the sites hit.
Timeline
- Russia kills 17 in ballistic missile attacks around Kyiv
Al Jazeera: At least 17 people were killed after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
- Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17
BBC World: The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.
- Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 14, officials say
BBC World: The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.
- Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills 14 and injures 22, officials say
BBC World: The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.
- Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills two and injures others, officials say
BBC World: The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
- Russian missile attack kills 14, injures 27 in Ukraine’s Kyiv region
Al Jazeera: The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.