Two Killed in Overnight Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv

Two people were killed and five others injured in Russian airstrikes targeting Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight Thursday. City Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the casualties via the Telegram messaging service, stating that the attacks resulted in fatalities within the capital.

According to Ukrainian emergency services, the strikes impacted the Svyatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts, located on opposite sides of the Dnipro River. AFP journalists in Kyiv reported observing intense flashes in the night sky and hearing multiple explosions shortly after midnight. These events followed warnings from the Ukrainian Air Force about multiple ballistic missiles heading toward the capital.

Klitschko had earlier reported that a warehouse was hit during the assault, and fragments of missiles subsequently fell on non-residential buildings. The timing of the attack is notable, occurring just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv. During her visit, she announced plans for a partnership between the EU and Ukraine in the defense industry, including a drone agreement.

Russia has maintained a near-daily campaign of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Kyiv has recently faced challenges due to a shortage of U.S.-made missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, which are crucial for intercepting heavy Russian projectiles. U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated a potential willingness to allow Ukraine to produce these missiles domestically.

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Two people have been killed in Kyiv as a result of enemy attacks.