Russia Launches Large Drone Attack on Kyiv, Damaging Infrastructure and Injuring Civilians

Russia launched a major overnight drone assault on Kyiv and surrounding areas, sending more than 100 drones toward the Ukrainian capital in one of the latest large-scale air attacks of the war. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the incoming drones, but officials said the strike still caused damage to infrastructure and left several civilians injured.

The attack comes as Ukraine continues pressing its Western partners for additional long-range weapons and air defense systems to counter Russia’s intensified aerial campaign. Authorities in Kyiv reported disruptions and damage in multiple locations, underscoring the strain on the city’s defenses despite repeated efforts to blunt such attacks.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike as a deliberate escalation, saying it showed Moscow was not serious about de-escalation ahead of any potential peace negotiations. He argued that continued attacks on civilian areas only reinforce the need for stronger international support.

The latest drone barrage adds to months of near-nightly Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian cities, energy facilities, and transport networks. While Ukrainian forces have improved their interception rates, officials warn that the sheer volume of drones and missiles continues to pose a serious threat to civilians and critical infrastructure.