Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: At least 14 people have been killed and 27 others injured after Russia launched a wave of ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv in the early hours of Wednesday, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight strikes triggered fires in residential buildings, damaged warehouses and other infrastructure, and prompted emergency crews to carry out rescue operations across multiple districts of the Ukrainian capital.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Kyiv Death Toll Climbs to 14 After Overnight Missile Attack
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said that Russian missile strikes killed 14 people and injured 27 others in and around Kyiv. Emergency responders were deployed overnight to extinguish fires, search through debris and assist residents trapped inside damaged buildings.
Officials warned that the casualty figure could rise further as rescue operations continue.
Russian Ballistic Missiles Spark Fires Across Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Russian forces attacked the capital with waves of ballistic missiles during the early morning hours.
One of the most severe incidents involved a 20-storey apartment building, where explosions ignited a major fire. Several other residential and commercial structures were also damaged, forcing emergency evacuations.
Air raid sirens sounded across the city as Ukrainian air defence systems attempted to intercept incoming missiles.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Warehouses and Civilian Infrastructure Damaged
Apart from residential buildings, the strikes also damaged several warehouses and industrial facilities in the Kyiv region.
Emergency officials reported multiple fires caused by missile impacts, with firefighters working through the night to contain the blazes and prevent them from spreading to nearby structures.
Authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Emergency Crews Continue Search and Rescue Operations
Ukraine’s emergency service said rescue teams remain at several impact sites searching for survivors and clearing debris.
Medical teams treated dozens of injured residents, while displaced families were moved to temporary shelters as officials assessed structural damage to affected buildings.
Russia-Ukraine War Continues to Intensify
The latest missile barrage comes as fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues with frequent long-range missile and drone attacks targeting major cities and critical infrastructure.
Kyiv has remained one of the primary targets of Russian aerial assaults throughout the conflict, with Ukrainian authorities repeatedly urging civilians to seek shelter immediately whenever air raid warnings are issued.
Emergency services continue recovery efforts while officials monitor for any further missile threats.
