Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic missile in one of war's biggest attacks
Russia launched a hypersonic missile and drone barrage against the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Saturday night. Ukrainian air defences struggled to repel the hours-long bombardment; at least four people were killed and dozens injured.
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia targeted Kyiv overnight with hypersonic ballistic missiles and Iranian-designed Shahed drones. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to multi-storey buildings across several districts of the capital, with firefighters and medics deployed through the night.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said at least four civilians had been killed and 28 wounded during rescue operations, with searches continuing for people possibly trapped under rubble. The strike is being described as one of the heaviest overnight bombardments of Kyiv since Russia's invasion began in March 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media the attack was a deliberate targeting of civilians and called on allies for additional air defence systems. There was no immediate formal response from the White House or NATO, while EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called an extraordinary meeting for Sunday.
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