Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities reported that the capital came under a large-scale missile assault early on Thursday, with strikes targeting multiple locations across the city.
Officials said the attacks hit both residential and non-residential structures on either side of the Dnipro River, which runs through Kyiv. A mass attack on the capital is still underway,” Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, confirming the ongoing nature of the bombardment.
Local emergency services were mobilized in response, though initial reports indicated that casualties were avoided in the early strikes. Fragments from intercepted or detonated missiles reportedly fell near two residential buildings in one district, but fire had not erupted, Klitschko said.
Emergency medical teams were dispatched to the affected areas as a precaution. The mayor did not provide further details on the total number of buildings hit or the precise locations.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, reported that at least one strike had occurred in an eastern suburb, without specifying the target.
Authorities have not released updated casualty figures, and it was unclear whether any structural damage had affected critical infrastructure. The southeastern city of Dnipro was also struck, regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said in a Telegram post.
He indicated that several private homes and vehicles were damaged in the attacks but that no injuries or deaths were reported. Air raid warnings remained active in both Kyiv and Dnipro well past midnight, authorities said. Ukraine has faced periodic missile and drone attacks across its territory since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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Kyiv, the country’s political and administrative center, has been a repeated target of long-range strikes aimed at military and strategic installations.
Local officials routinely issue alerts advising residents to seek shelter, and civil defense teams coordinate responses to minimize civilian harm.
The recent wave of attacks occurred amid continued military operations in eastern and southern Ukraine, where both Russian and Ukrainian forces have exchanged artillery and missile fire.
Kyiv’s mayor and military administrators have emphasized that attacks on residential areas are being monitored closely, with civil defense measures activated to protect civilians.
Air defense units in the capital reportedly attempted to intercept incoming missiles, though Ukrainian authorities did not provide immediate confirmation of how many were successfully shot down.
The Ukrainian State Emergency Service said it was monitoring potential damage and coordinating with local hospitals and rescue teams.
Residents in Kyiv described hearing multiple explosions in the early hours, followed by the sound of air raid sirens. Public transport and municipal services were disrupted as precautionary measures were taken to secure vulnerable areas.
Authorities continue to advise citizens to follow official alerts and avoid nonessential travel outside shelter zones.
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In Dnipro, authorities conducted assessments of affected properties and coordinated with local emergency response teams. The regional administration emphasized that while some homes and vehicles sustained damage, no casualties had been reported.
Civil protection authorities said air raid protocols remained in effect until the threat was officially lifted.
Thursday’s attacks highlight the persistent threat of missile strikes across Ukraine, despite international condemnation and calls for restraint. Ukrainian officials have consistently urged residents to remain vigilant, particularly during night-time hours when attacks have historically intensified.
International organizations and monitoring groups continue to track the impact of such strikes, reporting damage to civilian infrastructure and disruptions to daily life. Aid and emergency response agencies have maintained a presence in Kyiv and other major urban centers, coordinating with local authorities to provide medical care, temporary shelter, and damage assessment services.
Kyiv’s civil and military leadership said that protective measures—including shelters, evacuation plans, and medical readiness—remain a priority as the city faces repeated attacks.
Authorities reiterated that civilian safety remains central to response efforts, with officials urging residents to comply with alerts and avoid high-risk areas.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and city officials have not yet released a full tally of property damage or a comprehensive assessment of the attacks’ strategic implications.
Updates are expected as emergency teams complete inspections and assess the impact on both residential and non-residential infrastructure.
Air raid alerts remained active for several hours, and authorities cautioned that further strikes could occur. Residents were advised to remain in secure locations and follow instructions from local authorities and emergency services.
