Russia-Ukraine War / Russia attacks Kyiv with 500 drones and over 40 missiles, Ukraine on red alert

Russia launched one of its largest attacks ever on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. The attack, involving 500 drones and more than 40 missiles, killed four people and injured 10. Poland closed its airspace and deployed jets, while Ukraine remained on red alert.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, from Saturday night to Sunday morning, using 500 drones and more than 40 missiles. According to Sky News, the attack was so deadly that drones hovered over Kyiv's skies throughout the night, and the sound of missiles and rockets echoed. Independent monitoring groups have described it as the largest attack on Kyiv since the start of the Ukrainian war in February 2022. At least four people were killed and 10 injured.

Poland Closes Airspace

Timur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, stated on Telegram that a 12-year-old girl was among the dead, although official confirmation of this is pending. In response, Poland closed the airspace near the southeastern cities of Lublin and Shcherbinov and deployed its air force jets. This move by Poland reflects the severity of the Russian offensive, which poses a threat to regional stability.

Ukraine on Red Alert, Zelensky Reacts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram, "Russia launched about 500 drones and more than 40 missiles in an overnight attack. Moscow wants to continue fighting and killing, and it must face the strongest pressure from the world." The attack began at 6 a.m. local time (4 a.m. UK time). Strikes were also reported in areas other than Kyiv. Sixteen people were injured in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, including three children.

War Expanding Scope

This attack marks a new and dangerous turn in the Ukraine-Russia war. Such a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv not only spread panic among local residents but also forced the international community to consider the serious consequences of this conflict. The swift response from neighboring countries like Poland has further escalated tensions in the region.

Ukraine has called for more support from the international community to counter the Russian aggression. Meanwhile, there has been no official statement from Russia, but the attack signals an aggressive shift in Moscow's strategy.