Russia Launches Massive Overnight Attack on Ukraine, Killing 14

At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured after Russia launched one of its most extensive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine in recent months, targeting multiple cities and damaging civilian infrastructure across the country.

The overnight bombardment struck several regions, with the highest casualties recorded in Kyiv and Dnipro, where residential buildings were among the sites hit.

Ukrainian authorities said nine people, including a child, died in Dnipro after part of a residential building collapsed following a strike. Rescue workers continued search-and-recovery operations amid concerns that several residents remained trapped beneath the rubble.

In Kyiv, five people were confirmed dead while emergency teams responded to multiple incidents across the city after explosions damaged apartment blocks, homes, and commercial areas. Fires were also reported at several locations, while parts of the capital experienced temporary power outages.

Air raid alerts remained active across much of Ukraine during the attack as waves of drones and missiles targeted both civilian and strategic infrastructure.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched hundreds of aerial weapons during the operation, including drones, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and other long-range systems. He described Kyiv as the primary focus of the assault, saying civilian neighbourhoods sustained significant damage.

Additional strikes were reported in Kharkiv, where energy infrastructure and civilian facilities were affected, leaving several people injured, including children. Industrial sites in southern regions also came under attack.

Russia’s Defence Ministry said the strikes were conducted in response to previous Ukrainian operations and stated that all designated targets had been successfully engaged.

The escalation follows recent warnings from Moscow of intensified military action after accusing Ukraine of carrying out attacks in Russian-controlled territories. Ukrainian officials have maintained that their military operations target strategic and military objectives.

Ahead of the overnight strikes, Ukrainian authorities had warned residents of the possibility of a major attack and urged strict compliance with air raid alerts.

Zelensky renewed calls for increased international military assistance, particularly additional air defence systems and interceptor missiles, arguing that shortages continue to challenge Ukraine’s ability to protect urban centres from sustained attacks.

The latest strikes underscore the continuing escalation in the conflict, with both sides intensifying long-range attacks as the war enters another prolonged phase.

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