Four killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year

Ukraine reported four deaths and ten injuries from recent Russian attacks, including a drone strike on a residential building in the Sumy region and a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih. This follows the deadliest Russian barrage on Kyiv this year, which killed at least 30 people and prompted a day of mourning. In retaliation, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's border regions reportedly killed at least five people and damaged industrial sites. The UN condemned attacks on civilians, while the EU proposed new sanctions on Moscow. Russia claimed to have shot down numerous Ukrainian drones and missiles.

Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv, firing 74 missiles and 496 drones, resulting in at least 18 deaths and over 90 injuries. The strikes damaged over 20 sites, including residential buildings, diplomatic accommodation, and the National Institute of Biochemistry. Ukrainian officials described the assault as the most horrific since the full-scale invasion and highlighted critical shortages of air defense missiles. Ukraine's ambassador to the UN called for Russia's expulsion from the UN Security Council. Russia's Defense Ministry stated the attack was retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia, while Ukraine reported hitting an oil refinery in Russia. Poland and Finland briefly scrambled fighter jets in response to the incident.

Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles and drones overnight and into Thursday morning, resulting in at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries. The strikes targeted approximately three dozen locations across the city, damaging residential buildings and trapping people. This attack followed a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had cut short a visit to Ireland, anticipating a "massive Russian strike." Kyiv's military administration confirmed the casualties, while the mayor reported injuries and people trapped in damaged structures. Ukrainian forces defended against the incoming missiles and drones.

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, causing extensive damage and shaking the capital for hours. The strikes, which affected all ten of the city's districts, resulted in one death and at least eleven injuries, with some residents trapped in damaged buildings. Residential buildings were hit, with fires breaking out in multiple locations. Many residents sought shelter in metro stations following official warnings. This attack follows a recent intensification of Russian strikes on Kyiv, occurring as Ukraine conducts its own drone campaigns against Russian targets.

Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, using missiles and drones. The strikes hit residential buildings and a hotel on a central boulevard, causing fires and injuring at least 11 people. Some residents were trapped in damaged buildings, and the roofs of others caught fire. The attack affected all 10 districts of the city. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters during what he described as a "furious enemy attack." This comes as Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks. NATO member Poland scrambled fighter jets as a preventive measure to protect its airspace.