A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Summary
Russia has increased its missile attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, using fast ballistic missiles that give residents very little warning before strikes. This change in tactics has forced many people, like Daria, to leave the city, while others continue to live there despite the constant danger and short warning times.Key Facts
- Russia launched dozens of ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv in early July, killing nearly 60 civilians.
- Kyiv now faces more daily air raid alerts than at any time since the full-scale invasion began in 2022.
- Ballistic missiles travel very fast, providing only about four minutes or less warning before impact.
- Earlier attacks relied more on aircraft, which could be detected in advance, allowing people more time to seek shelter.
- Some residents, like Daria, have left Kyiv due to the increased risks and shorter warning times.
- Others, like Olha Vlasova and her elderly mother, remain in the city despite the danger.
- Ukraine’s air defense system has become less able to intercept every missile, adding to residents' fears.
- The ongoing missile attacks impact daily life and cause constant fear among Kyiv residents.
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