Kyiv Apartment Building Flattened in Massive Russian Strikes
Kyiv, Ukraine, was subjected to a massive wave of Russian missile and drone attacks overnight, according to Ukrainian authorities. The assault included over 1,560 drones and 56 missiles, marking one of the largest aerial attacks in two days. A nine-story residential building in Kyiv was struck, resulting in at least six deaths and leaving over a dozen residents missing as rescue efforts continue. Beyond the capital, attacks also hit Kharkiv, injuring at least 28 people, and damaged energy and railway infrastructure in Poltava and Zaporizhzhia.
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Ukrainian authorities report that Kyiv endured a massive wave of Russian missile and drone attacks overnight, resulting in at least seven confirmed deaths and 44 injuries.
Scale of Overnight Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia launched an unprecedented number of aerial attacks on Ukraine. Specifically:
Drone Attacks: Over 1,560 drones were fired on Ukraine since the start of Wednesday, marking the largest aerial assault in two days since the war began.
Missile Launches: An additional 56 missiles were launched overnight, according to Zelensky on Thursday.
Alert Status: Air raid sirens sounded for approximately 11 hours throughout Wednesday and into the night.
Devastation in Kyiv: Residential Building Collapse
The most severe incident reported was the attack on a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district. Emergency services confirmed the following:
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Casualties: At least six people were killed in the strike.
Search Efforts: Rescue teams have recovered several bodies from the rubble, including that of a 12-year-old girl.
Missing Persons: The State Emergency Service reported that more than a dozen residents remain missing, suggesting people may still be trapped under the debris.
Witnesses described the chaos, with one resident recounting seeing the front entrance of the building completely destroyed.
Impact Across Regions
The large-scale strikes were not confined to the capital. Attacks also impacted other key areas:
Kharkiv: On Thursday morning, attacks injured at least 28 people. Two injuries were also reported in the Odesa region.
Infrastructure Damage: Other regions, including Poltava and Zaporizhzhia, were targeted, leading to damage to critical infrastructure.
Energy and Transport: Reports confirmed damage to a power substation and a high-voltage power line in Kyiv. Additionally, a train locomotive was hit in the Kharkiv region, though the crew managed to evacuate safely.
In addition to the structural damage, an attack on a gas station in Kyiv resulted in another fatality reported by police.
