Summary
A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killed at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, and injured 10 others. Many areas in Kyiv suffered damage, and residents took shelter in underground metro stations. The attack is one of the largest since the full-scale war began, with Poland also taking precautionary measures in response.
Key Facts
- At least four people died, including a 12-year-old girl, and 10 others were injured in the attack on Kyiv.
- The attack involved drones and missiles, leading to damage at over 15 locations in Kyiv.
- Residents of Kyiv used metro stations as shelters during the attack.
- Kyiv's military administration initially reported three deaths, later updating the count to four.
- Multiple districts in Kyiv, such as Darnytskyi and Sviatoshynskyi, experienced damage, including car fires.
- Poland's military responded by closing airspace near two cities and putting its air force on high alert.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister stated that hundreds of drones and missiles were used in the attack.
- The strike is considered one of the largest on Kyiv and surrounding areas since the escalation of the conflict.