Massive Russian drone and missile attack kills at least 5 in Kyiv
A large-scale assault overnight targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, with Russia deploying over 350 drones and 16 missiles. Ukrainian air defences intercepted the majority, derailing 146 drones and 15 missiles, but at least five civilians were killed and several others injured in six of the city’s ten districts, including a collapsed entrance to a metro bomb shelter. Fires erupted across residential zones, with emergency services rescuing survivors, including a pregnant woman. Kyiv officials described the coordinated strikes as deliberate attacks on civilian areas, marking another serious escalation in Russia’s persistent drone warfare.
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🔁 Reactions:
- Government (Kyiv military administration): “Russian tactic is clear — hit where civilians are present.” (reuters.com)
- Opposition (Ukraine’s Interior Minister Igor Klimenko): “People are trapped under rubble — urgent aid and protection are vital.” (reuters.com)
- Viral/Public (military analyst): > “Another massive attack—I fear escalation is becoming routine.” (independent.co.uk)
📰 Bias Snapshot:
- Reuters/AP deliver a factual, detail-driven narrative—death tolls, defence actions and rescue efforts, with minimal editorial tone.
- The Guardian underscores civilian hardship and the emotional toll, emphasising strikes on civilian infrastructure (independent.co.uk).
- DW highlights the scale and severity of the attack, detailing the staggering number of drones launched and the plea for shelter (dw.com).
📊 Sentiment: Negative.