Missile assault shakes Kyiv: Fires erupt in multiple districts
Russia attacked Ukraine during the night using ballistic and cruise missiles launched by strategic bombers, along with missiles fired from ships in the Black Sea. Loud explosions were heard in Kyiv, where Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported injuries and numerous fires.
What do you need to know?
- Russia launched a substantial attack in the dead of night. Fires erupted in three districts of Kyiv: Darnytskyi, Solomianskyi, and Obolonskyi.
- In Kyiv, loud explosions were heard, resulting in injuries. Ukrainian sources report that a ballistic missile struck a shop in the capital.
- Emergency services are currently working at the scene. A nationwide air raid alert was declared.
Ukraine: What are the details of the missile attack?
The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, detailed that fires occurred in three city districts as a result of the missile strike. "Fires were recorded in Darnytskyi, Solomianskyi and Obolonskyi districts of the city. There are victims in the Darnytskyi district. Medics and other services are at the scene," Klitschko stated.
"Explosions in the capital. Air defence is in operation," Klitschko wrote on Telegram. "The missile attack on Kyiv continues. Stay in shelters!" Sirens sounded twice in Kyiv; the first time around 1 a.m. with the alarm lasting about 2.5 hours, and then again around 4 a.m. when explosions were also heard.
According to monitoring channels on social media, Russia attacked Ukraine using ballistic and cruise missiles launched by strategic bombers, along with missiles from ships in the Black Sea.
Mayor Klitschko urged residents to remain in 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 affecting other regions of Ukraine. In response to the attack on Kryvyi Rih, a nationwide day of mourning was declared. Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, highlighted that solidarity with Kryvyi Rih is expressed by all Ukrainian cities and villages.
