Russia launches missiles at Kyiv: at least eight people killed and dozens injured

Ukraine faced a new escalation of violence as Russia launched a series of missile attacks targeting Dnipro in the east, the capital Kyiv, and the central city of Kharkiv. The offensive resulted in at least eight deaths and over a dozen injuries, with ballistic missiles causing significant structural damage, fires, and power disruptions in various strategic areas.

In Dnipró, the regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha reported that the initial attack killed one woman and injured two others. Hours later, the number of injured rose to 16, with several in serious condition. Ganzha confirmed that a total of four people lost their lives in the attack on the city.

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The number of injured in the night attack in Dnipró rose to 16.

Simultaneously, Kyiv experienced intense explosions at dawn as ballistic missiles struck the capital. Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv military administration, warned of the dangerous nature of the weaponry used. Social media showed images of smoke billowing over buildings as residents sought shelter in underground bunkers. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported multiple fires and significant electricity outages across the capital, with at least four people injured by the blasts.

The Kremlin's offensive extended to Kharkiv, where regional governor Oleg Siniegubov stated that at least eight people were wounded by the shelling. The attacks underscore the ongoing intensity of the conflict, with civilian areas and critical infrastructure being targeted.

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The enemy is attacking with ballistic missiles.