At least 11 people were wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities reported Saturday, marking the latest attack on the capital.
Details of the attack
The strikes occurred late Friday and early Saturday, with air raid alerts sounding multiple times. Debris from intercepted missiles fell in several districts, causing fires and damage to residential buildings, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration.
Emergency services reported that 11 civilians sustained injuries, including shrapnel wounds and burns. All were hospitalized, with some in serious condition. Rescue teams extinguished fires in at least three locations.
Ukrainian air defense response
Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down several cruise missiles and drones launched by Russian forces. The exact number of projectiles was not immediately disclosed, but officials described the attack as a combined strike using both missiles and Iranian-made Shahed drones.
Kyiv has been a frequent target of Russian long-range strikes throughout the war, though the intensity has varied. The overnight assault follows a pattern of attacks aimed at civilian infrastructure and residential areas.
International reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, reiterating calls for more Western air defense systems. The United Nations and European Union also denounced the attack, urging accountability for violations of international humanitarian law.
Russia has not commented on the specific strike but has previously stated that its targets are military infrastructure, despite widespread evidence of civilian casualties.
