Russian missile and drone strike kills three in Kyiv

Andrea Calvello
Credit: REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian forces launched a missile and a combined drone strike on Kyiv, killing three individuals, Ukrainian officials said.

According to Ukraine’s Military Administration Chief Timur Tkachenko, eruptions roared across the sky as air defences repulsed the strike, which also injured three others. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a damaged metro station and water pipes.

“Russian forces initially launched drones and then a ballistic-missile strike,”

Parliamentary ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated.

“These acts merely underscore the enemy’s ruthlessness and barbarity.”

Russian defence forces also hit the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia. The city’s regional governor stated that it wounded ten people and harmed the offices of an industrial building. The overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine engaged 39 drones and four ballistic missiles; Ukraine’s Air Force said it intercepted 24 drones and two missiles.

How does this strike compare to earlier attacks on Kyiv in december?

Earlier, on 20 December 2024, there was a similar mass air attack on Kyiv when rush hour had just started, and it resulted in many dead and destroyed infrastructure. At least one person died, and several were wounded. 

According to reports, 11 people were injured, and five of them were hospitalized. Several buildings suffered from missile attacks, including six embassies (diplomatic missions), the historic Cathedral of St. Andrew, residential buildings, and others. Debris from the intercepted missiles caused fires and damage to vehicles and infrastructure across the various districts in Kyiv. 

Around 630 apartment buildings, 16 medical facilities, 17 schools, and 13 kindergartens were left without heat as a result of the attack. The heating infrastructure in the Holosiivskyi district was particularly damaged.

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Andrea Calvello is a Journalist at Brussels Morning News. He is covering European Politics, European Parliament, European Council, European Commission and Europe News. He is a highly accomplished journalist and digital specialist with a wealth of experience in the media industry. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on marketing and digital transformation, as well as an Executive Master in Human Resources Management, Development, and Administration. Additionally, he has completed a specialization course in advertising communication, marketing, and Made in Italy communication and digital technologies. Calvello is also a member of the National Order of Journalists and has had a successful career as a TV journalist, bringing his expertise in marketing and digital communication to the world of television broadcasting. His diverse skill set and passion for innovation have set him apart as a dynamic and influential figure in the field of media and communications.
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