Russia Launches 770 Ballistic 50 Kinzhal Missiles at Ukraine in 2025

Ukraine faced a severe overnight attack by Russian forces involving dozens of drones and nine ballistic missiles, resulting in multiple casualties and damage across Kyiv and other regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia has launched approximately 770 ballistic missiles and over 50 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at Ukraine since the start of the year, underscoring the urgent need for advanced air defense systems like the Patriot missile system. Zelenskyy appealed to the United States, Europe, and G7 countries to expedite the delivery of these systems to protect Ukrainian cities from ongoing missile attacks. Kyiv suffered particularly, with two fatalities and more than a dozen injuries, and the missile debris caused damage to buildings including a kindergarten. Ukrainian intelligence highlighted Russia's strategic aim to cause widespread power outages to incite social unrest, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups. The president emphasized international cooperation to ensure that Ukraine is not left to face these threats alone and called for strong, collective responses to counter Russian missile strikes.