KYIV, Ukraine — At least 17 people were killed and more than 100 injured after Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine, officials said Tuesday.
Ukrainian authorities reported that Kyiv was the primary target, with six deaths recorded in the capital. Another 11 people, including a child, were killed in the Dnipro region. A residential building in Kyiv collapsed after being struck, raising fears that more victims could be trapped under the rubble.
Ukraine’s air force said Russia fired 73 missiles and 656 drones during the attack. Air defenses intercepted or suppressed most of the incoming weapons, but significant damage was reported in Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for additional air defense support from Western allies, including more Patriot missile systems, warning that attacks would continue without stronger protection.
Several medical facilities in Kyiv were damaged, according to city officials.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the strikes targeted military and infrastructure sites across multiple regions and claimed all intended targets were hit. Moscow also reported intercepting dozens of Ukrainian drones overnight.
The latest barrage is among the largest launched by Russia in recent months as the war continues into its fourth year.
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