Russia launched another wave of overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 50 others in one of the deadliest assaults on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks. Ukrainian officials said the barrage targeted residential buildings and civilian infrastructure across multiple districts, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
Among the buildings hit was a hotel on Shevchenko Boulevard, where the roof was engulfed in flames following the strikes. Emergency crews battled fires for hours while rescue teams searched through damaged apartment blocks for survivors. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that several people remained trapped beneath rubble as firefighters and medics worked through the night.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the latest attack, describing it as another deliberate strike against civilians. His government renewed calls for Western allies to accelerate deliveries of advanced air defense systems, arguing that Ukraine continues to face increasingly sophisticated missile and drone attacks from Russia. Moscow, meanwhile, claimed the operation targeted military and energy infrastructure in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory.
The assault comes amid continued escalation between both countries, with cross-border drone attacks and missile strikes becoming more frequent despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. International observers have warned that the conflict remains highly volatile, with fears that further attacks could deepen the humanitarian crisis across Ukraine.
