BBC video coverage documents a Russian missile attack in which many missiles were not intercepted amid what the BBC describes as Kyiv's depleted air defences, including one that struck a resident's home.
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Key facts
- The BBC published footage from a Russian attack, in a report headlined 'Scariest night'.
- Kyiv's air defences were depleted, according to the BBC.
- Many of the incoming missiles were not intercepted, the BBC reports.
- One missile struck the home of a resident the BBC identified as Anastasiia.
The BBC has published footage from a Russian missile attack, in a report headlined ‘Scariest night’, in which the broadcaster says many incoming missiles were not intercepted.
According to the BBC, Kyiv’s air defences were depleted, and many of the missiles were not intercepted as a result.
Among the missiles that were not intercepted was one that struck the home of a resident the BBC identified as Anastasiia, illustrating the impact of the attack on civilians.
The source does not specify the full scale of the attack, how many missiles were fired, or details of casualties. The reasons for the depletion of Kyiv’s air defences are also not explained in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Depleted air defences can leave civilians more exposed to Russian missile attacks, as illustrated by the strike on a residential home reported by the BBC. The account highlights the human cost of the ongoing war and the strain on Ukraine's air defence capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What happened during the attack on Kyiv?
According to the BBC, a Russian attack struck Kyiv and many of the incoming missiles were not intercepted, including one that hit the home of a resident named Anastasiia.
Why were the missiles not intercepted?
The BBC reports that Kyiv's air defences were depleted, which meant many of the missiles could not be intercepted.
Timeline
- Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
BBC World: Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted – like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.