Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv After Deadly Dorm Attack
Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, according to authorities. The assault followed Moscow's threat of retaliation for a strike in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine that killed 18 people in a dormitory. Multiple explosions were heard throughout the night in the Ukrainian capital. Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the regional ministry administration, confirmed the attack involved strike drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. A residential building near the government district shook from the blasts, and dozens sought shelter in an underground metro station. City military administration head Tymur Tkachenko reported one fatality and at least 20 wounded. Ukrainian authorities and the US embassy had warned of a possible significant attack after Russia vowed to punish those responsible for the earlier deadly strikes.
Key facts
- Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early Sunday.
- One person killed, 20 wounded in the attack.
- Moscow retaliated for a dorm attack in occupied eastern Ukraine that killed 18.
- Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv throughout the early morning.
- Mykola Kalashnyk confirmed the attack involved drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
- A residential building near the government district shook.
- Dozens took shelter in an underground metro station.
- Tymur Tkachenko reported one dead and at least 20 wounded.
- Ukrainian authorities and US embassy had warned of a possible significant attack.
Entities
Institutions
- US embassy
Locations
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine