Kyiv Rocked by Repeated Russian Missile Attacks Overnight, 2 Killed After Zelensky’s ‘Massive Strike’ Warning

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   Kyiv Rocked by Deadly Overnight Russian Missile and Drone Attacks

   Repeated explosions rocked Kyiv overnight as Russian ballistic missiles and drones battered the Ukrainian capital, killing at least two people and sparking fires. The massive assault hit an ordinary five-story apartment building and struck a second major bridge in Kyiv, threatening a vital transportation lifeline. Ukraine's air force reported that the nationwide barrage included 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles targeting multiple cities including Kremenchuk, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Pryluky. The renewed bombardment followed a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about an impending major assault.

   Why it matters

   The extensive overnight assault comes shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a massive Russian strike, compounding the constant atmosphere of war gripping residents in the capital. Transport infrastructure and urban residential areas have become primary focal points, with Russian forces also targeting bridges in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia. In response to the intensifying campaign, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will step up its own attacks on Russian oil refineries.

   What is confirmed

   • Repeated explosions shook Kyiv overnight as ballistic missiles and drones targeted the capital.
   • At least two people were killed in Kyiv during the massive overnight strikes.
   • Russia struck a second major bridge in Kyiv, threatening a vital lifeline.
   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described one of the targets as an ordinary five-story apartment building.
   • Ukraine's air force stated that Russia launched 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles in the overnight attack.

   What to watch next

   • Further updates on casualties and structural damage from the targeted apartment buildings and bridges.
   • Official assessments of air defense interception rates from Ukraine's air force.
   • Retaliatory Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries as announced by President Zelenskyy.
   Sources used for this update (23)

   1. BBC — Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
   2. The New York Times — Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline
   3. dw.com — Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify oil refinery attacks as Kyiv bridges come under fire
   4. CNN — Russian drone slams into bridge in Kyiv as Germany’s chancellor visits
   5. The Guardian — Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
   6. Reuters — Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea
   7. Kyiv Post — Strong Explosions Rock Kyiv as Russia Launches Ballistic Missile Attack
   8. Ukrinform — Explosions heard in Kyiv for second time overnight
   9. Al Jazeera — At least two killed in Kyiv as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
   10. France 24 — At least two killed in fire caused by 'massive strikes' on Kyiv
   11. abcnews.com — Russia hits Ukrainian apartment buildings in deadly overnight ...
   12. www.aljazeera.com — At least 11 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
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