Kyiv is the capital and largest city of Ukraine. Known as Ukraine's political and administrative center and a primary target of Russian strikes since the 2022 invasion. Recently, Kyiv has sustained repeated Russian ballistic missile and drone attacks, with air defenses actively intercepting incoming strikes amid rising civilian casualties. Last updated 6 days ago
Impressive photo shows a massive fire that broke out in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian capital was targeted by one of the largest Russian missile attacks since the start of the war, around 40 Iskander-M, Zircon and S-400 missiles were launched.
When the first Shahed with Starlink flew over Kyiv, we understood that if we don't shut down Starlink for the Russians, operator-guided Shaheds that can't be jammed will change flight trajectories and destroy all our air defense, Patriots, F-16s, everything.
There was a 1% chance of pulling this off. But Elon said: "Let's just talk by video."
It was our first video call. He said: "Okay, I'll do it."
Russian Report: Russia claims it struck the Vizar plant in the Kyiv region, a Ukrainian facility producing guided surface-to-air missiles including Neptune. Russia hit the same plant in April 2022.
Ukraine's Air Force: 37 of 68 missiles and 326 of 351 drones were shot down or suppressed overnight. Not a single ballistic missile was intercepted. Kyiv is in urgent need of additional air defense systems and interceptors.
Hardliners in Russia are pressuring Putin to escalate after Ukrainian drones struck deep inside the country. Nationalists want heavier bombing of Kyiv, an end to talks with Washington, and have raised the possibility of tactical nuclear weapons. The Kremlin has not given in to the pressure so far. - Reuters
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv said Russia is losing over 30,000 soldiers per month, more in a single month than the Soviet Union lost during its entire decade-long war in Afghanistan in the 1980s.
In view of the evolving situation in the next few days, Indian nationals are advised to remain vigilant and to strictly adhere to the safety protocols issued by local authorities.
NEW: Russia warns of new “systematic strikes” on Kyiv, urges diplomats and foreign nationals to leave the city immediately. Lavrov reportedly asked Rubio to evacuate U.S. diplomats.
Russian Foreign Ministry: FM Sergei Lavrov spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and notified him of Moscow's intention to launch large-scale attacks on Kyiv.
New footage captures a barrage of Russian Kh-101 and Iskander-K cruise missiles striking Kyiv overnight, with over a dozen visible impacts alongside several midair interceptions during the large scale drone and missile assault.
