Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes

Russian forces unleashed a significant missile and drone assault on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Thursday, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and over 50 injuries. Russia stated the attack was in retaliation for recent strikes on its civil infrastructure.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 10 people died and that six floors of an apartment building partially collapsed after a direct hit. Emergency services were seen working through the debris of the nine-story structure as fires burned across the city. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the capital's military administration, confirmed 56 people were injured, including two children, and dozens of locations sustained damage.

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The enemy has once again deliberately targeted residential neighborhoods and killed civilians. We have sustained extensive damage and a significant number of casualties, including children.

Officials condemned the attack, with Tkachenko stating, "The enemy has once again deliberately targeted residential neighborhoods and killed civilians." He noted extensive damage and a significant number of casualties. Paramedics and drivers at an ambulance station were among the injured, and some individuals remained trapped in damaged buildings. Images showed a large fire atop a building on Shevchenko Boulevard and widespread destruction of windows and vehicles.

Air raid alerts were issued across most of Ukraine overnight, prompting residents to seek shelter in underground stations. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, visiting Japan, appealed for expedited air defense decisions from partners. Neighboring Poland briefly scrambled fighter jets as a precautionary measure, though no airspace violation was recorded.

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Do not delay decisions on air defense for Ukraine! This is our main request to our partners after Kyiv suffered a night of horror.