Kyiv Air Defense Intercepts Russian Missile Strike, Reports Civilian Casualty
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv early Wednesday resulted in one civilian death and four injuries, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike occurred around 0230 GMT, with residents reporting multiple explosions throughout the capital city of three million. Ukrainian air defense systems engaged in what officials described as the most significant ballistic missile attack on Kyiv in recent weeks. The military reported intercepting six out of seven ballistic missiles and countering 111 out of 123 drones through shootdowns and electronic measures. Emergency services responded to several fires across the city, where temperatures reached minus 10 degrees Celsius. Local business owners discovered extensive property damage, including shattered windows and destroyed entrances. "Everything is broken here. It's horrible," reported office worker Anzhela Karnatova. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed the attack on Telegram, while a concurrent U.S. peace initiative led by President Donald Trump […]
