Russian missiles strike Kyivmissiles strike Kyiv triggering fires across Ukrainian capital
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with missiles early on Tuesday, triggering fires in widely separated districts of the Ukrainian capital. Senior Ukrainian officials confirmed the strikes and reported the resulting damage across the city.
This escalation underscores the ongoing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine War and the continued vulnerability of Ukraine's major urban centers.
- Kyiv was founded in the 5th century and is one of Eastern Europe's oldest cities.
- Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have occurred repeatedly since the full-scale invasion began in 2022.
- Ukraine's government has maintained operations in Kyiv throughout the war despite repeated attacks.
Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine War has intensified into a massive long-range energy and drone war, with Ukraine systematically striking oil refineries, depots, and shadow fleet tankers across 12 Russian regions, including deep targets like Omsk (2,700km away), triggering a nationwide fuel crisis that has forced export bans and rationing in over 90% of Russian regions.
Russia-Ukraine War— full background & timeline
