Russia Launches 31 Missiles at Kyiv in First Attack in 44 Days, Resulting in 13 Injuries

Defense News ,Russia :- Early Thursday morning, Russia launched 31 ballistic and cruise missiles towards Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. This was the first attack on Kyiv in 44 days. Luckily, all the missiles were destroyed by air defenses. However, 13 people, including a child, were injured by falling wreckage.

People in Kyiv were startled awake by loud explosions at around 5 a.m. The missiles came from different directions simultaneously, according to Serhii Popko, head of the Kyiv City Administration.

Ukraine's air force reported that Russia fired two ballistic missiles and 29 cruise missiles at the capital.

As a result of the attack, an 11-year-old girl and a 38-year-old man were taken to the hospital, as confirmed by the city administration. Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that eight other individuals suffered minor injuries.

The Emergency Service of Ukraine conducted evacuations, moving approximately 80 people from their homes.

The wreckage from the intercepted missiles caused fires in at least one apartment building, damaged parked cars, and created craters in the streets and a nearby park. Debris, including shattered glass from windows, cluttered the affected areas.

This assault followed recent Ukrainian aerial attacks on Russia's Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, reacting to these attacks, had warned of retaliation the day before. He stated during an event at the Kremlin that Russia could respond similarly, targeting civilian infrastructure and other important sites. Putin emphasized that Russia had its own plans and strategies in place.