**Russia Unleashes Major Missile and Drone Strike on Kyiv, Leaving 6 Dead and 80 Injured**

 Russia Unleashes Major Missile and Drone Strike on Kyiv, Leaving 6 Dead and 80 Injured

Russia Unleashes Massive Aerial Assault on Kyiv: 6 Dead, 80 Injured

In one of the most intense attacks in recent months, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone strike on Kyiv and several other Ukrainian regions, killing at least six people and injuring over 80.

🔥 The Attack

The assault, carried out overnight, involved:

     More than 400 drones

     At least 40 missiles, including cruise and ballistic types

Kyiv was the primary target, though regions like Lutsk, Ternopil, Lviv, and Chernihiv also came under heavy fire. Loud explosions were heard throughout the capital, causing widespread panic and damage.

💥 Casualties and Damage

    Three emergency workers were killed in Kyiv after being hit during a         second wave of strikes.

    Two civilians were killed in other regions.

• One more fatality was reported in the chaos following the bombardment.

• Dozens of buildings were damaged, and several neighborhoods experienced power outages and infrastructure disruption.

• Videos showed flames engulfing buildings and emergency sirens blaring across the capital.

🛑 Ukraine’s Response

Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as a clear escalation. President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “one of the largest and most brutal strikes” and urged allies for stronger air defense support.

Ukraine's air force claimed to have intercepted a significant number of the drones and missiles, but the volume overwhelmed local defense systems.

🧭 Background & Context

The attack comes shortly after Ukraine’s successful drone strike—dubbed Operation Spider’s Web—on Russian military airbases deep inside enemy territory. Analysts believe this assault was a retaliatory measure by Moscow.

Russia accused Ukraine of “terrorist actions” and vowed continued retaliation, escalating fears of an even more intense conflict in the coming weeks.

🌍 International Reaction

World leaders have condemned the strike, with calls for immediate de-escalation and increased support for Ukraine’s civilian protection and defense capabilities.

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The deadly strike highlights the growing intensity and unpredictability of the war, with both sides showing increasing reliance on long-range drones and missiles in their battle for control.