Ukraine war: Russian missile attack targets Kyiv

According to Ukraine’s air force, 31 missiles launched by Russia were intercepted over Kyiv overnight. The attack resulted in at least 17 injuries, including one child, with four individuals currently hospitalised due to falling debris, as reported by authorities.

This assault marks the most significant Russian incursion in weeks and comes in response to Moscow’s vow for retaliation following recent Ukrainian attacks along its border regions.

The escalation prompted Ukrainian President Zelensky to renew his plea for increased military support from Western allies.

The alert was raised at 03:00 local time, signalling a ballistic missile threat, with the first explosions occurring two hours later.

Debris from the attack landed in several districts including Podilsky, Shevchenkivskyi, and Sviatoshyn, causing fires on rooftops, power transformers, residential buildings, and vehicles, said Serhiy Popko, the head of the city’s military administration.

“As a result of successful combat operations, all enemy missiles were shot down over Kyiv and on the approaches to the capital,” Popko said.

At this stage, it is not clear what Russia was targeting.