Russia Bombards Kyiv in One of War's Biggest Air Attacks, Killing at Least 21
Russia carried out one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine in recent months overnight, striking Kyiv and other regions with hundreds of drones and missiles. At least 21 people were killed and dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian authorities, as rescue teams continue searching through damaged residential buildings.
Russia launches massive overnight strike on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault overnight, targeting Kyiv and multiple regions across Ukraine with drones and missiles in one of the most intense attacks in recent months.
Ukrainian authorities said hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles were fired during the attack, causing widespread damage to residential areas and critical infrastructure.
In Kyiv, emergency services reported multiple strikes on civilian buildings. Firefighters and rescue teams worked through the night to extinguish fires, clear debris, and search for survivors trapped under rubble.
At least 21 people were killed and more than 90 others were injured across the country, according to official figures released by Ukrainian authorities. The number of casualties may still change as rescue operations continue.
Emergency responders remained deployed in several districts of the capital on Thursday morning as authorities assessed the full scale of destruction.
Officials have not yet released a complete assessment of the targeted locations, but described the attack as one of the largest coordinated strikes in recent months.
