Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Kills One, Injures Ten in Kyiv

A recent large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least two deaths and multiple injuries, with damages reported across several districts including Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Desnianskyi. The assault involved nine ballistic missiles and over 60 drones targeting the city’s energy infrastructure, residential areas, and non-residential buildings, including a kindergarten, which sustained significant damage. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a portion of the attack, shooting down several missiles and drones, though some struck 11 locations causing fires and structural damage. Emergency services continue to work on extinguishing fires and aiding victims amidst the aftermath. This attack underlines the ongoing threat to Kyiv’s civilian areas and infrastructure, with concerns about potential winter blackouts due to targeted energy facilities. Concurrently, diplomatic signals suggest some ongoing talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, though hostilities persist on the ground.