A Russian missile strike on Kyiv in the morning left four people dead and three injured. In Zaporizhzhia, ten people were wounded, and residential buildings, shops, and infrastructure suffered extensive damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted strongly to the attacks, sharing footage of the destruction and calling for global unity against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy detailed the impact of the ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, where debris fell across the city. Residential buildings, metro stations, shops, and cafes were hit, and emergency services are working to clear the wreckage. The situation in Zaporizhzhia remains dire, with ongoing rescue operations as people may still be trapped under rubble. The president reiterated his call for international pressure on all those who support the Russian state in its war against Ukraine, stating that only global unity can stop such attacks.
Casualties and Damage from Russian Strikes
| City | Fatalities | Injuries | Infrastructure Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | 4 | 3 | Residential buildings, metro station, shops, cafes |
| Zaporizhzhia | 0 | 10 | Residential buildings, shops, infrastructure |
According to reports, Russia launched 39 drones and four ballistic missiles at Ukraine, with Ukrainian air defence successfully intercepting 24 drones and two missiles.
