Russian Missile Strikes Kyiv, Kill 2 in Ukraine; 4 Dead in Russian-Held Horlivka
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires and wounding at least three civilians, according to local officials. Falling debris ignited buildings, cars, and parking structures, with one person requiring hospitalization. Russia's defence ministry claimed the attack targeted sites linked to drone production. Elsewhere in Ukraine, attacks killed at least two people. In Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, Kremlin-installed authorities reported that a Ukrainian drone strike killed four civilians in Horlivka. Ivan Prikhodko, the city's Russian-appointed mayor, stated that Horlivka had been under fire since early Sunday.
Key facts
- Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday.
- At least three civilians wounded in Kyiv.
- Falling debris set fire to buildings, cars, and car parks.
- Russia's defence ministry claimed the attack hit drone production sites.
- Attacks on other parts of Ukraine killed at least two people.
- Ukrainian drone strike killed four civilians in Horlivka.
- Horlivka is in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
- Ivan Prikhodko is the Russian-appointed mayor of Horlivka.
Entities
Institutions
- Russia's defence ministry
- Kremlin-installed authorities
Locations
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Horlivka
- eastern Ukraine