Russia launches ninth wave of missile attacks on Kyiv this month

A ninth attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv this month has been launched by Russia. Authorities in Kyiv reported that the incoming missiles had been destroyed but falling debris caused damage in two districts. 

One person was killed and two wounded in a missile strike on the Black Sea port of Odesa. Blasts were also heard in Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky, and Zhytomyr. 

The latest attack saw 30 missiles launched by Russia overnight, with 29 being shot down according to Ukraine’s Air Force. The air attacks have been described by Kyiv’s military administration as unprecedented in power, intensity and variety. Russia used cruise missiles and reconnaissance drones in this latest attack. 

Fires broke out in the Darnytsya area and Desnyansky district of Kyiv, but there were no reports of injuries. Ukraine is preparing for a counter-offensive against Russia’s invading forces, and the country’s Foreign Minister has rejected any peace plan that would involve giving up territory to Russia.