Russia launched one of its largest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, a five-hour raid that killed at least one person and injured seven, with fires and damage reported across the city.
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Key facts
- Russia carried out one of its biggest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, according to the Guardian.
- At least one person was killed and seven injured in the five-hour raid.
- Ukrainian officials said the capital was hit with about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles.
- An air raid siren sounded at 1.30am, followed by air defences and a series of explosions.
- A three-storey building caught fire, with damage reported across the city.
Russia has carried out one of its biggest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, launching a five-hour raid that left at least one person dead and seven injured, according to the Guardian. Fires and damage were reported across the Ukrainian capital.
Ukrainian officials said the city was struck with about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles. The Guardian reported that dozens of missiles arrived in less than an hour during the assault.
Residents heard an air raid siren sound at 1.30am. That was followed by the sound of air defences, and minutes later a series of booms and explosions across the city.
Among the damage, a three-storey building caught fire during the raid, the Guardian reported.
The full scale of the damage and casualties was still being assessed. Beyond the confirmed death toll of at least one person and seven injured, additional details on the wider impact of the strikes were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The scale of the raid—dozens of missiles fired in a matter of hours—underscores the continuing intensity of attacks on Ukraine's capital and the pressure on its air defences. Strikes on residential areas and civilian infrastructure carry direct risks to people living in Kyiv and shape the wider trajectory of the war.
Frequently asked questions
How many missiles hit Kyiv in the attack?
Ukrainian officials said the capital was hit with about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles, according to the Guardian.
How many people were killed or injured?
At least one person was killed and seven were injured in the five-hour raid, according to the Guardian.
When did the attack begin?
Residents heard an air raid siren sound at 1.30am, followed by the sound of air defences and then a series of explosions.
Timeline
- Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of biggest ever ballistic missile attacks
The Guardian World: At least one person killed after dozens of missiles arrive in less than an hour and three-storey building catches fire Russia has carried out one of its biggest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, launching a five-hour raid that left at least one person dead and seven injured
- Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks
The Guardian World: At least one person killed after dozens of missiles arrive in less than an hour and three-storey building catches fire Russia has carried out one of its biggest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, launching a five-hour raid that left at least one person dead and seven injured