Russia Batters Kyiv in One of the Largest Missile Assaults of the War
Key Points:
- Russia launched one of the largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv before dawn Sunday, marking the third major assault on the capital in 35 days, resulting in at least one death and over 15 injuries according to Ukrainian officials.
- The broader Russian offensive involved at least 41 missiles and 125 drones targeting multiple locations across Ukraine, as reported by the Ukrainian Air Force.
- The missile strikes on Kyiv coincided with Ukraine's intensified attacks on Russian oil and gas infrastructure, which have caused fuel shortages in Russia and extended the conflict closer to Russian territory.
- Ukraine expanded its campaign by targeting two warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, which President Zelensky identified as key logistics hubs supplying components for drone and navigation equipment production.
- Russian authorities reported at least eight deaths and 62 injuries from the strikes, while Wildberries' CEO expressed deep sorrow over the damage to the company and the country.