Russia Strikes Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles, Injuring Two and Damaging Buildings

Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight Saturday into Sunday, striking the capital with multiple volleys and injuring at least two people. The first explosions were heard shortly before 2 a.m. local time, followed by another wave around 2:35 a.m., according to reports from the scene.

Fires erupted in the Darnitsky district, with damage reported near a residential building, a gas station, and a non-residential structure. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, confirmed the injuries and stated that relevant authorities were responding to the incidents. Social media footage appeared to show multiple missiles being intercepted over the capital, though official confirmation of the success of air defense operations was pending.

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The Ukrainian Air Force had issued warnings about the incoming Russian missiles, and air raid sirens were activated across central and eastern regions. Explosions were also reported in the cities of Sumy and Kharkiv. This attack follows a similar incident on June 25, when Kyiv experienced explosions after a missile alert was issued. The frequency of Russian aerial attacks, primarily using drones and missiles, has been a near-daily occurrence since the full-scale invasion began over four years ago.

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