Russia launched heavy missile strikes on Kyiv early Sunday morning, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Key Takeaways
Russia launched heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine's drone attack on Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. At least five people were wounded, and residential buildings were damaged. The U.S. Embassy warned of a potential significant air attack within the next 24 hours.
- Russia launches massive missile and drone strike on Kyiv
- At least five people injured in the attack
- Residential buildings damaged across the city
- U.S. Embassy warns of potential significant air attack
- Ukraine denies targeting civilians
The capital came under a mass ballistic missile and drone attack, with loud explosions heard across the city. Debris fell in non-residential areas, sparking fires near residential buildings in several districts, including Shevchenkivsky and Podilsky, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv had earlier warned of a 'potentially significant air attack' that could occur at any time over the next 24 hours. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also issued warnings about the risk of a major Russian airstrike, citing intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe.
The attacks come after Ukraine's military said it targeted a Russian drone command unit in Starobilsk, an occupied town in eastern Luhansk. Russia claimed that Ukrainian drones hit a college dormitory, killing at least 18 people and wounding 42 others. The United Nations strongly condemned any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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