Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv after Moscow vows retaliation
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- Kyiv was hit by a large ballistic missile attack early Sunday, wounding at least five people and causing damage to residential buildings across multiple districts, following Russian threats of retaliation for Ukrainian strikes in occupied eastern Ukraine.
- The missile attack came after Ukraine launched a deadly drone barrage on a college dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk, killing at least 18 people and wounding 42, which Ukraine says targeted a Russian drone unit, not civilians.
- Ukrainian authorities and the US embassy had warned of a significant Russian airstrike on Kyiv after Moscow vowed severe punishment for those responsible for the dormitory strike.
- The attack sparked fires and forced many residents to take shelter in metro stations, with ongoing warnings about further missile and drone threats in the capital.
- The conflict continues with frequent missile and drone strikes from both sides, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, while international peace efforts have stalled amid shifting global priorities.