Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack
Kyiv experienced a significant missile and drone attack early on Sunday, following warnings from its air force about a potential hypersonic missile strike from Russia. The assault resulted in injuries and damage to residential buildings, with debris reported at a school in the city center. President Zelenskiy had previously indicated that Russia was preparing for a strike, citing intelligence from various sources.
- ▪Kyiv was struck by missiles and drones early on Sunday, causing explosions throughout the city.
- ▪At least three people were injured and several residential buildings were damaged, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- ▪President Zelenskiy had warned of a potential Russian strike using the Oreshnik missile, which is said to be difficult to intercept.
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- ▪ Missile and drone strikes kill eight in Russia and Ukraine — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Missile and drone strikes kill eight in Russia and Ukraine - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Russia fires hypersonic missile in attack on Kiev — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack — World News
- ▪ Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv after Moscow vows retaliation — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Explosions heard as Kyiv comes under massive ballistic missile attack — r/worldnews
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Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attackSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 24, 2026, 07:53 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 07:53 AMKYIV, May 24 - Ukraine's capital Kyiv was hit by a massive strike of missiles and drones early on Sunday, shortly after its air force warned Russia might launch a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.Explosions reverberated through the city shortly after 1 a.m. local time after the air force announced a threat of an Oreshnik launch on its Telegram channel. At least three people were injured and several residential buildings were damaged across the city, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.Debris was on fire on the premises of a school in the city centre, he added on Telegram.
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