Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least one person and wounded several others in Ukraine on Sunday, while Moscow faced a major overnight drone assault that Russian authorities said involved more than 130 drones
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least one person and wounded several others in Ukraine on Sunday, while Moscow faced a major overnight drone assault that Russian authorities said involved more than 130 drones.
The latest attacks highlight the continuing escalation of long-range strikes, with both sides increasingly targeting areas far from the front lines.
In Ukraine, the worst reported damage was in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky. A combined ballistic missile and drone attack killed a woman and injured six people, according to regional officials. Two industrial sites were also hit, triggering rescue and firefighting operations.
Kyiv was also targeted early Sunday, with explosions heard across the capital after authorities issued a ballistic missile warning. One person was injured and fires broke out at non-residential locations in two districts, according to city officials.
Kyiv hit by missiles, fires reported across city
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the capital came under a ballistic missile attack shortly before 2 am local time and urged residents to remain in shelters.
Falling debris caused a fire in a non-residential area in the northern Obolonsky district, while another fire was reported in Holosiivskyi district, south of the city centre. Several cars were also set ablaze, according to Klitschko.
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According to a Reuters report, air raid alerts were activated twice after 2 am, each lasting around half an hour.
The central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk in the Poltava region was also targeted, although authorities did not immediately provide details of casualties or damage.
The attacks come as Russia has stepped up its use of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure in recent weeks. Kyiv and other population centres have repeatedly faced attacks despite being far from the main battlefield.
Moscow faces major overnight drone attack
While Russian forces were striking Ukraine, Moscow itself came under a sustained drone assault.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Russian air defences intercepted more than 130 drones headed towards the capital. Emergency crews were sent to locations where fragments from intercepted drones fell, he said. Three people were reported wounded.
The attack caused a series of updates from Moscow authorities over several hours, indicating the scale and duration of the overnight assault.
Ukraine has increasingly carried out drone attacks deep inside Russian territory, often targeting military, industrial and logistical facilities. Kyiv has argued that such operations are a response to Russia’s continued strikes on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.
Long-range attacks deepen as war continues
The latest exchange reflects a broader pattern in the war. Russia has relied heavily on long-range missiles and drones to strike Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine has expanded its ability to launch drones at targets inside Russia.
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, both sides have developed increasingly sophisticated long-range strike capabilities. The growing reach of these attacks means cities far from the battlefield are regularly being drawn into the conflict.
The latest strikes also underline the continuing difficulty of protecting major urban centres. Even when air defences intercept incoming missiles and drones, falling debris can cause fires, injuries and property damage, adding to the risks faced by civilians on both sides.