Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens overnight into Wednesday, according to Ukrainian authorities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for allies to speed up air defence deliveries.
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Key facts
- At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured in overnight strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to Ukrainian authorities.
- Air raid alerts lasted for more than an hour, with military officials saying seven sites were hit.
- Ukraine's air force said it shot down 98 of 115 drones fired by Russia but no ballistic missiles.
- Warehouses were among the sites damaged in the assault.
- President Zelenskyy blamed allies for not delivering air defences fast enough.
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens overnight into Wednesday, Ukrainian authorities said. Earlier reports from emergency service officials put the death toll at 14, with some accounts citing 15, before figures were revised upward.
Air raid alerts lasted for more than an hour as Moscow’s forces continued a series of deadly heavy attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The military administration said seven sites were hit in an assault that began after midnight, according to the Guardian. Emergency officials said the strikes damaged warehouses and injured 27 people, with NPR reporting 44 wounded citing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine’s air force said its defences shot down 98 of the 115 drones fired by Russia overnight, according to preliminary data reported by the Guardian. However, Ukraine was unable to intercept any of Russia’s ballistic missiles during the assault.
Zelenskyy blamed allies for not delivering air defences fast enough following the attack, the Guardian reported. He renewed his call for better and quicker air defence support as Russian forces stepped up strikes on the capital.
The bombardment came as each side ramps up air attacks on critical infrastructure and logistics hubs, according to CNBC, which reported that the strikes hit Wildberries warehouses.
Casualty figures varied across outlets as the situation developed. The Guardian initially reported at least 14 killed, later updating to at least 17, while NPR reported 17 killed and 44 wounded based on statements from Zelenskyy.
Why it matters
The attack marks another heavy bombardment of Ukraine's capital as both sides intensify strikes on infrastructure and logistics hubs. Zelenskyy's public criticism of allies highlights ongoing tension over the pace of Western military support and the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defences against ballistic missiles.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Kyiv attack?
Ukrainian authorities said at least 17 people were killed. Earlier figures from emergency officials cited 14, with some reports putting the toll at 15, before it was revised upward.
How many drones did Ukraine intercept?
According to preliminary data from Ukraine's air force reported by the Guardian, its defences shot down 98 of the 115 drones fired by Russia overnight, but none of the ballistic missiles were intercepted.
What did President Zelenskyy say after the attack?
Zelenskyy blamed allies for not delivering air defences fast enough and renewed his call for better air defence support, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
NPR News: Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
- Zelenskyy calls for more air defences as Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17
The Guardian World: Ukraine shoots down most drones but no ballistic missiles in overnight attack that mainly targeted warehouses Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blamed allies for not delivering air defences fast enough after Ukraine failed to down a single Russian missile in a
- Russian attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine hammers more Wildberries warehouses
CNBC Top News: The bombardment comes as each side ramps up air attacks on critical infrastructure and logistics hubs.
- Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for better air defences
The Guardian World: Ukraine was unable to shoot down any of Russia’s missiles in assault that left 27 people injured Europe live – latest updates Russian strikes in and around Kyiv overnight killed at least 17 people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses, emergency service officials said. Air raid a
- Russian attack on Kyiv region kills at least 14 people, say Ukrainian authorities
The Guardian World: Air raid alerts last for more than an hour as Moscow inflicts another heavy bombardment on Ukraine’s capital Russian strikes in and around Kyiv killed at least 14 people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses, emergency service officials said. Some reports put the death toll at 15