Russian Barrages Kill Nine in Ukraine, Wound Dozens
Quick Look
- Russian missile and drone attacks killed nine people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight, with significant casualties reported in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had warned of a new massive strike and reiterated calls for Patriot missiles.
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Why It Matters
The article reports on a series of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, causing casualties and damage in major cities. This follows a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about an impending large-scale Russian strike and ongoing Ukrainian efforts to secure advanced air defense systems.
Russian missile and drone barrages rocked parts of Ukraine overnight, killing nine people and wounding dozens, officials said Tuesday, the latest attacks in a war with no end in sight.
Multiple explosions were heard in the capital, Kyiv, setting off fires in various areas of the city and leaving at least three people dead.
"Three people have now been confirmed killed in Kyiv," Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's city military administration, posted on Telegram.
Russia carried out Tuesday's attacks using ballistic missiles, according to Tkachenko.
Local media reported residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets as a large plume of smoke emanated from the city centre.
"Explosions in the city. Air defence forces are working! Stay in shelters!" warned Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The mayor added that power was knocked out in several districts.
Just as strikes on Kyiv were taking place, a Russian attack in the city of Dnipro left four people dead.
"This enemy attack has claimed the lives of 4 people," including a 73-year-old woman, local governor Oleksandr Ganzha said. "The number of the wounded in the Russian overnight strike on Dnipro has risen to 16," Ganzha said on Telegram.
In the city of Kharkiv, eight people were wounded in the Slobidsky district, according to regional governor Oleg Synegubov.
The latest attacks come days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing a "massive new strike" on the country. "We have intelligence information about Russia preparing a new massive strike," Zelenskyy said on Friday, calling for people to "protect your lives".
"Please pay attention to air alerts and protect your lives. Our services are working efficiently and are prepared; the Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be on duty 24/7, as always."
Zelenskyy has reiterated his call to allies to allow and finance the supply of Patriot missiles, which can intercept Russian ballistic missiles.
Last week, he wrote to US President Donald Trump and the US Congress, asking for Patriot systems to respond to the intensifying Russian air attacks even as US-mediated efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict have stalled since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, where Washington's attention and resources are currently focused on.
Meanwhile, in retaliation for the daily Russian bombardments, Ukraine has also stepped up its strikes on occupied territories and on Russia
A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person in Russia's Kursk, near the Ukrainian border, regional governor Alexander Khinshtein said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Continued or escalated Russian air attacks on Ukraine.
Very likely · Within days
Ukraine will continue retaliatory strikes on Russian territory.
Likely · Within days
Increased international pressure or debate regarding military aid to Ukraine.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the full extent of the damage in the affected cities?
- Will Ukraine receive the requested Patriot missiles?
- What specific intelligence led to Zelenskyy's warning?
- How will the US respond to the ongoing conflict given its focus on the Middle East?
