Russian Missile Barrage Devastates Kyiv as 21 Killed and More Than 90 Injured
At least 21 people have been killed and more than 90 injured after Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war. Emergency crews worked through the rubble as damaged apartment buildings and civilian infrastructure were left in ruins. The overnight assault sparked fresh international condemnation.
Ukrainian officials said hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeted the capital during an hours long bombardment. Around 130 buildings suffered damage, including residential blocks, public facilities and emergency service sites. Children, paramedics and ambulance workers were among those injured. Rescue teams continued searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed structures.
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes, accusing Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians and calling for stronger international support to strengthen Ukraine's air defences. Authorities declared a day of mourning as families gathered to identify victims and await news of missing relatives. The attack is among the deadliest to hit Kyiv this year.
Russian officials said the strikes were carried out in response to recent Ukrainian attacks on targets inside Russian territory. The renewed escalation comes as fighting continues across multiple front lines, with both sides intensifying long range attacks despite repeated international appeals for a ceasefire. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled.
The latest assault has renewed fears of further large scale attacks on Ukrainian cities in the coming weeks. Humanitarian agencies warned that civilians continue to bear the heaviest cost of the prolonged conflict. Recovery operations are expected to continue for several days.
The strike has once again highlighted the devastating impact of the war on Ukraine's civilian population and critical infrastructure. International leaders have renewed calls for accountability while urging additional humanitarian and military assistance for Kyiv. The full extent of the destruction is still being assessed as rescue efforts continue.
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