Russian strikes kill six in Kyiv, surrounding region

Russian bombardment killed at least six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and its surrounding region overnight. Authorities reported that the attacks struck residential areas and warehouses, causing significant damage.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated on Telegram that the massive overnight missile attack on Kyiv hit residential buildings, a medical facility, and an educational institution. City military authorities confirmed that five people were killed and 23 wounded in the capital. In the Brovary district of the broader Kyiv region, an attack on an industrial facility killed one man and wounded another, according to Kyiv regional governor Tymur Tkachenko.

Ukraine's Air Force had issued warnings about Russian "Kalibr" missiles in the vicinity of the village of Kagarlyk within the Kyiv region, heading towards the capital. Emergency services were on site working to extinguish fires at the damaged industrial facility.

This latest barrage comes amid an escalation of attacks by both Russia and Ukraine in recent months. Moscow has increased its long-range strikes targeting towns and cities across Ukraine. Conversely, Ukraine has also escalated its retaliatory strikes on Russian territory, partly aiming to pressure Moscow toward negotiations after nearly four and a half years of war.

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One industrial facility has been damaged. All relevant services are on site, working to extinguish the fire.