Russia carried out a large-scale overnight air attack on Ukraine. Ukraine's Air Force Command announced that 41 missiles and 125 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were used in the attack.
Ukraine's air defense systems shot down 18 missiles and 108 UAVs, but the air threat continued.
Kyiv Mayor announces 7 injured
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said in a social media statement that the city was under heavy attack. Klitschko noted that the attack caused damage in the city and that according to initial assessments, 7 people were injured.
Zelenskyy: One of the most intense ballistic missile attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assessed the attack on his social media account. Zelenskyy said, "Russia carried out one of the most intense ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv tonight."
Zelenskyy reported that one person was killed in the attack and the number of injured reached 16. The Ukrainian President pointed out that Russia had attacked Ukraine with approximately 1,450 UAVs, more than 1,640 guided bombs, and 99 missiles in the past week, emphasizing that air defense is one of the top priorities.