A Russian missile salvo on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv resulted in at least one civilian death and four injuries, as well as multiple fires in the city. The attack occurred around 4:30 a.m. local time, with air defenses attempting to intercept the missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as “Russian terror” and called for unity among partners to end the war.
President Donald Trump’s announcement of contact with Kyiv and Putin raised hopes for renewed peace negotiations. Zelenskyy also mentioned upcoming talks with U.S. officials. Ukraine’s air force successfully shot down six out of seven ballistic missiles and 71 out of 123 drones launched in the attack, with electronic countermeasures used against the remaining drones.
Local officials reported at least one fatality and four injuries, including a child, in Kyiv. Photos from the state emergency services showed rescuers extinguishing fires in non-residential buildings in the region. Critical infrastructure was damaged, and two people were injured in the northern region of Chernihiv as well. The attack highlights ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with fears of escalating violence and destruction.
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