Kyiv attacked after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’

Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, came under a significant ballistic missile and drone attack overnight, causing substantial damage and casualties. At least two people were killed and 11 injured, according to city authorities, as Russian forces targeted the city.

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Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs.

The assault occurred shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning about an imminent "massive Russian strike." He urged citizens to be vigilant and seek shelter, stating that intelligence indicated Russia had been preparing such an attack. Zelenskyy made these remarks during a joint news conference in Dublin before returning to Ukraine.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that fires broke out on the roof of a hotel and a nine-story residential building. Images shared online depicted flames engulfing the top of a building on the central Shevchenko Boulevard. Journalists in the city reported hearing more than a dozen explosions as the Ukrainian Air Force tracked incoming ballistic missiles.

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Today, we have information about another massive Russian strike; we have relevant intelligence data.

Residents were seen heading to underground metro stations and shelters to escape the barrage. The attacks underscore the ongoing intensity of the conflict, with Russia reportedly refusing to end the war despite Ukrainian diplomatic efforts. Zelenskyy accused Russia of preparing the strike "for some time," highlighting the persistent threat faced by Ukraine.

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We know that [Russian President Vladimir] Putin has been preparing a massive strike against Ukraine for some time. That is exactly the threat we are facing tonight.