Russia launched a heavy overnight attack on Kyiv, firing ballistic missiles and drones at the Ukrainian capital into Saturday. According to the reported toll, at least nine people were killed and 30 others were wounded.
The barrage hit Kyiv just days after another major Russian assault. That earlier attack, reported two days before, killed at least 10 people across Ukraine, highlighting the continued pressure on cities far from the front line.
The latest Kyiv strike combined missile and drone fire, a pattern that has repeatedly strained air defenses and put civilians at risk during nighttime attacks. The reported casualties underscore the impact of the bombardment on residential areas and everyday life in the capital.
With back-to-back large-scale strikes, the latest Russia attack on Kyiv adds to growing concern over the tempo of aerial assaults on Ukraine. The overnight missile and drone barrage marks another deadly episode in the wider war.
