In brief
Night of Russian artillery fire struck Kyiv with 23 ballistic missiles, all of which landed on their targets as Ukraine’s air defence ran low on interceptors. A survivor spoke of a terrifying plume dousing a residential block, leaving a blistering hole that will take months to repair. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow could target more civilian homes while Patriot missiles remain in allied arsenals, drawing a sharp line between defence and devastation. Officials now report 13 fatalities in the city and an additional six in the surrounding region, marking a second major strike within a week.
Russian night‑time barrage hits Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities announced that a volley of 23 ballistic missiles – launched from Russian territory – landed in the capital on Sunday night. No interceptor missiles were available to counter the attack, a shortfall that left the missiles unchallenged and deadly.
Survivor’s shock
A resident of the hit building was captured on the BBC’s Sarah Rainsford interview, describing the moment the blast tore a gaping hole into the façade as terrifying. “I wasn’t even allowed to shout out for help, I just … terrified,” she whispered. The hole is so large that it will take months to patch.
President’s warning
Volodymyr Zelensky issued a stern alert that Russian forces will keep targeting residential sites if Patriots stay in allied stocks. He added that Kyiv has no way to fully protect civilians today – adding urgency to pleas for air‑defence assistance.
Casualties and context
The Ukrainian military reports 13 deaths inside Kyiv, with six more casualties in the broader Kyiv region, making this the second large‑scale attack on the city within a week. The pattern of repeated strikes suggests an escalating campaign of terror aimed at crippling normal life.
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