Devastating Russian Missile Strike Hits Kyiv: Mayor Reports Casualties, Power Disruptions

Kyiv was rocked by a massive barrage of Russian missiles overnight, according to local officials. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that at least two people died and seven others were wounded in the assault. ABC News+1

The strike, part of a broader wave of attacks, targeted vital energy infrastructure across the city. Some residential areas were left without power or water, and a building caught fire after falling debris. ABC News+1

According to Ukrainian military sources, Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted hundreds of Russian targets. Still, dozens of strike drones and missiles reached their targets, with debris recorded in at least a dozen locations. ABC News

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned the attack, calling it “Russia’s response to peace negotiations.” ABC News He urged continued international support, emphasizing the need for robust air-defense systems and sustained sanctions. ABC News

The timing of the strike raises serious concerns: the attack came just days after U.S.-brokered talks aimed at resolving the conflict. ABC News

Mayor Klitschko warned that “the enemy attack on Kyiv is ongoing,” urging residents to remain vigilant while emergency services work to restore utilities and put out fires. ABC News