Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Injure Six in Early-Morning Attack on Kyiv

Russian drone and missile attacks struck multiple districts across Kyiv early Saturday, injuring at least six people and causing widespread damage, according to Ukrainian officials. The assault, which sent explosions echoing across the capital, targeted several residential areas and triggered fires in apartment buildings. Authorities say the attacks are part of an ongoing escalation in Russia’s campaign against major Ukrainian cities.

Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, confirmed strikes at six different locations throughout the city of roughly three million residents. He reported that six people sustained injuries, including a child, while one victim remains in serious condition. Emergency responders were deployed quickly as drone debris fell across several neighborhoods, emphasizing the intensity of the attack. Air defense units were actively engaged during the strikes, intercepting incoming drones and missiles aimed at the capital.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that one missile strike sparked a significant fire on the lower floors of a high-rise residential building west of the city center. Fire crews worked to contain the blaze as residents evacuated the structure. Another fire broke out in a central district but was extinguished rapidly, preventing further casualties and structural damage. Tkachenko added that an additional fire erupted in an apartment building on the east bank of the Dnipro River, though details remain limited as assessments continue.

Images shared on social media show emergency workers navigating debris-filled streets and damaged buildings, highlighting the destructive aftermath of the overnight assault. Apartment blocks with shattered windows, charred facades, and scattered rubble underscore the growing toll on civilian infrastructure.

The latest attack reinforces heightened concerns about Russia’s continued use of drones and missiles in densely populated urban areas. As Kyiv’s defense forces remain alert, authorities urge residents to follow safety instructions, stay in shelters during air raid alerts, and remain cautious amid expected continued threats.