Russia inflicts midnight missile barrage on Kyiv, injuries reported
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine overnight using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles fired by strategic bombers, and missiles from ships in the Black Sea. Loud explosions were heard in Kyiv, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported injuries and numerous fires.
What do you need to know?
- Russia attacked with significant force in the middle of the night. Fires broke out in three districts of Kyiv: Darnytskyi, Solomianskyi, and Obolonskyi.
- In Kyiv, loud explosions were heard, and injuries were reported. Ukrainian sources indicate that a ballistic missile hit a shop in the capital.
- Emergency services are on-site. A nationwide air raid alert was issued.
Ukraine: What are the details of the missile attack?
The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, reported fires in three city districts caused by the missile attack. "Fires were recorded in Darnytskyi, Solomianskyi and Obolonskyi districts of the city. There are victims in the Darnytskyi district," Klitschko wrote. There are casualties in the Darnytskyi district, and medical and emergency services are on the scene.
"Explosions in the capital. Air defence is operational. Stay in shelters!" Klitschko wrote on Telegram. Sirens sounded twice in Kyiv; around 2 AM local time, when the alarm lasted about 2.5 hours, and then around 5 AM. At that time, explosions were also heard.
According to monitoring channels on social media, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles launched by strategic bombers, and missiles from ships in the Black Sea.
Mayor Klitschko urged residents not to leave shelters. Many X101 missiles entered Ukrainian airspace from the north, as confirmed by monitoring channels on Telegram.
What are the reactions to Russia's attack?
The attack on Kyiv is part of a broader offensive that also affected other regions of Ukraine. Due to the attack on Kryvyi Rih, a nationwide day of mourning was declared. Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, emphasized that all Ukrainian cities and villages stand in solidarity with Kryvyi Rih.
