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Twice in one week: Russian bombardment on Kyiv kills 11, wrecks apartments, ahead of NATO summit

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  • Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 11 people and damaging apartment buildings.
  • The attack, which involved numerous ballistic and hypersonic missiles and drones, occurred just days after the deadliest assault on the capital this year.
  • The bombardment comes ahead of a NATO summit where U.S. President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss ending the war.

Kyiv endured a devastating barrage of Russian missiles and drones early Monday, resulting in at least 11 deaths and significant damage to residential buildings. This latest assault marks the second major attack on the Ukrainian capital within a week and precedes a crucial NATO summit in Turkey.

Officials reported that rescue crews were working to extract residents from shattered buildings. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the rising death toll and stated that 46 people were wounded across the city. Ukraine's air force indicated that Russia launched 68 missiles, including ballistic, super, and hypersonic types, along with 351 drones. While Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted 37 missiles and 326 drones, they were unable to neutralize any of the ballistic or hypersonic projectiles. Ukraine has consistently highlighted its shortage of interceptors for systems like the Patriot, which are vital for countering such threats.

Last night, the Russian regime once again blindly attacked civilians from the air, with over 400 drones and missiles attacking the capital. Ukraine urgently needs more air defense. We will discuss it this week in Ankara at the NATO Summit.

— Ursula von der LeyenThe European Commission President reacted to Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, highlighting the need for more air defense ahead of the NATO summit.

The attack follows a deadly assault on Thursday that killed 31 people, making it the deadliest strike on Kyiv this year. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgent need for enhanced air defense for Ukraine, stating, "Ukraine urgently needs more air defense. We will discuss it this week in Ankara at the NATO Summit." She added, "We will keep increasing the pressure until Russia ends the bloodshed."

Emergency services reported that at least 15 residential buildings were damaged or destroyed. A nine-story building in the historic Podilskyi district suffered extensive destruction from its fifth floor upwards. Four residential buildings were struck in Podilskyi alone, with damage also recorded in two other city districts. Reuters footage showed rescue workers searching through rubble as smoke billowed from an apartment block with a large hole in its upper floors.

We will keep increasing the pressure until Russia ends the bloodshed.

— Ursula von der LeyenThe European Commission President stated the EU's commitment to continued pressure on Russia.
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