
Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 18 killed in Kyiv region
The Ukrainian Air Force says a "serious shortage" of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv on Sunday night were shot down.
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The Ukrainian Air Force says a "serious shortage" of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv on Sunday night were shot down.

Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on July 7, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey.

Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, and causing significant damage to residential buildings across several districts.
A massive overnight Russian drone and missile attack on the Kyiv region resulted in three injuries and damage across five districts. Sacred relics and religious treasures at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra were successfully evacuated immediately after a Russian strike on the monastery complex, preserving them from destruction.

Ukraine conducted drone strikes on oil facilities in the St. Petersburg region, coinciding with a major economic forum, while also launching a separate attack on Zaporizhzhia that injured a minor and his father.

A Russian attack in the Kyiv region resulted in injuries to a fuel truck driver, with firefighting operations ongoing at the site. The incident highlights the continued danger to civilians and infrastructure in the area.

Air raid sirens sounded across multiple regions of Ukraine on Friday evening as cruise missiles were detected heading towards the west of the country, with explosions reported in Kyiv and other areas of the Kyiv region.

A massive Russian attack on the Kyiv region on May 24 damaged 110 facilities, killing two people and injuring 87, including three children.

Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, utilizing hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, resulting in four deaths and significant destruction. The strikes drew widespread condemnation from European leaders, who described the attack as an escalation and a political scare tactic.
A delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany, led by Thorsten Frei, Head of the German Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks, visited the Kyiv region, including the cities of Irpin and Bucha.
Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been charged in a corruption and money laundering investigation, with prosecutors seeking his pre-trial detention. Authorities have clarified that President Zelensky is not a target of the ongoing probe.
Firefighters are engaged in a multi-day battle against a large-scale forest fire raging in Poland's Puszcza Solska region. The blaze has been described as "hell" by emergency services.

Katerina Serdyuk, a Ukrainian refugee from the Kyiv region, is actively assisting other Ukrainian women in integrating into life in Riga, Latvia, through her role as a project manager at the 'Avots' center.
Kyiv region is under attack by Russian strike drones; in the Brovary district, homes are damaged and one person is injured.

A Russian agent, apprehended in May 2025 in the Kyiv region for attempting to derail a freight train, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with property confiscation.

A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.

Russian drones launched an overnight attack on April 2nd, targeting and damaging port infrastructure, civilian buildings, and high-rise structures in Ukraine's Odesa region, including Chornomorsk.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
Law enforcement officers have formally notified a 21-year-old resident of Bucha, Kyiv region, of suspicion in connection with committing a terrorist act in the city.
Rescuers successfully extinguished a large fire that engulfed a warehouse in the Kyiv region. One person was reported injured during the incident.
In Brovary, Kyiv region, a gas station, an enterprise, nine private homes, and four cars were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of March 22.
President Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to servicemen who died defending and liberating the village of Moschun in the Kyiv region during fierce battles with Russian invaders in 2022.
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail at UAH 998,400 for a deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Kyiv regional directorate suspected of bribery and exerting pressure on businesses.

Officials said the attacks targeted "residential buildings, educational institutions, businesses and critical infrastructure."

A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
The President of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, accompanied by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, visited an energy facility in the Kyiv region that had been damaged by Russian attacks.
Emergency power cuts have been introduced in part of the Bucha district in the Kyiv region.
Restoration works have been completed at a school in the village of Myrcha, Borodianka community, Kyiv region, which was damaged during hostilities in March 2022.
Russian strike drones attacked the Obukhiv district in the Kyiv region early on Saturday, causing reported damage.

A Russian missile and drone attack targeted the suburbs of Kyiv, resulting in one fatality. This marks a specific incident in the ongoing conflict.

French baker Loic Nervi is actively baking and distributing hundreds of loaves of hot bread to Ukrainians in the Kyiv region from his white truck.
Russian forces have struck a fire engine in the Donetsk region, adding to the casualties from recent attacks. This incident follows a separate Russian strike on the Kyiv region that resulted in six deaths.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called for the domestic production of Patriot missiles and urged 40 allied nations to supply them, following a series of intensified Russian attacks that included a strike on a sports center injuring children and a mass attack on Kyiv that killed 27.
A traffic accident in the Boryspil District of Ukraine's Kyiv region resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to two others.
A lyceum in the Ivankiv community of the Kyiv region, which sustained damage during the Russian occupation, has completed its renovation. The restoration efforts aim to rebuild infrastructure affected by the conflict.

Russian strikes killed 12 civilians and injured nearly 50 across two Ukrainian oblasts, with specific attacks reported on a dairy factory in Kyiv Oblast and a gas station in Kherson Oblast. A 76-year-old woman injured in a Kherson attack later died.

Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting areas near St. Petersburg and Moscow, with dozens of drones reportedly shot down. This comes as Russia prepares for an economic forum, and amidst ongoing conflict where Russia has lost more territory than gained in recent months.

The German state of Hesse is strengthening cooperation with Ukraine's Kyiv region through a new partnership focused on reconstruction, economic development, and sending a clear signal of support to Ukraine.
Russia conducted one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine, including the use of the rare Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Kyiv. Ukraine has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in response to the widespread strikes.

Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and significant damage to residential buildings, cultural sites, and infrastructure, including the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry building and the Albanian ambassador's residence.
A Russian drone attack targeted the Vyshhorod district of the Kyiv region, resulting in reported damage. One of the articles specifically mentions that a drone hit one of their cars during the assault.
Russia initiated a large-scale drone attack, reportedly involving over 200 drones, on Ukraine immediately after a three-day truce expired. The overnight assault caused damage and power outages in regions such as Kyiv and Mykolaiv.

Ahead of its Victory Day parade, Russia implemented significant security measures, including temporary mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and St. Petersburg and the cancellation of some mass events in Crimea. These actions were taken as the country prepared for its annual World War II commemoration.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, visited the National Military Memorial Cemetery in the Kyiv region to honor the memory of Ukraine's fallen servicemen and women.
Ukraine's SvitloDIM government program has received more than 2,500 applications in Kyiv and the Kyiv region since its launch, and the initiative has now been expanded to include the Kharkiv region.

Trenutno smo pod ukrajinskom gasnom blokadom, ali možemo nadoknaditi gubitak sa juga, ako se ta pupčana vrpca preseče, mađarska ekonomija će stati, poručio je premijer Viktor Orban.

Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers from four EU countries have arrived in Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, joining other EU foreign policy officials to express unwavering support for Ukraine and reiterate commitment to holding Russia accountable for its crimes.

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has filed his 2025 income declaration, revealing the sale of a house in the Kyiv region and an apartment in central Chisinau. The document also details his earnings during his first two months as prime minister.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and National Police have detained a Russian agent suspected of carrying out a double terrorist attack in Bucha, Kyiv region, on the morning of March 23.

Russian forces attacked a train in Odesa, killing a conductor, and launched drone strikes on the Kyiv region. Meanwhile, Hungary's Foreign Minister stated Budapest would not support sending EU funds to Ukraine amidst an 'oil blockade' on Hungary.
The Russian army attacked the Brovary community in the Kyiv region, causing damage to businesses, residential homes, and vehicles, and sparking a fire.
A Russian attack on Saturday morning left 21,000 residents in Slavutych, Kyiv region, without electricity.
Law enforcement authorities have notified a deputy head of the SBU in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, a deputy head of the SBU office in the Rivne region, and a civilian intermediary of suspicion over a $600,000 business extortion scheme, following earlier reports of SSU officials being detained on bribery charges.
At least four people have been killed in a 'massive' Russian attack targeting the Kyiv region of Ukraine.
In the Kyiv region, the number of people injured as a result of a Russian attack has risen to 15, while four were killed.

Oksana Kiriļuka from the Kyiv region is actively building cooperation between small towns in Ukraine and Latvia, successfully securing aid for several Ukrainian municipalities.
On the night of March 7, Russia again attacked Ukraine's heat-generating infrastructure, targeting heating facilities in the Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions.
Three Russian soldiers have been served notices of suspicion for the execution of a resident of Hostomel in the Kyiv region in March 2022.
Four districts in the Kyiv region have been affected by the Russian attack on February 26.
In Putrivka in the Fastiv district, Kyiv region, eight people, including a child, were rescued from under the rubble following a Russian missile and drone attack. One person died while being transport

Russian forces launched a deadly attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people and causing significant damage to apartments, marking the second major strike in less than a week. The attack occurred just ahead of a crucial NATO summit.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.

Russian drone attacks targeted a petrol station in Zaporizhzhia and a warehouse in the Kyiv region, resulting in injuries to at least two people. The strikes caused fires and damage in both areas.

A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear waste storage facility near the Chornobyl plant, prompting Ukraine to classify it as a war crime and inform international partners, including the IAEA.

Russia launched the 'Oreshnik' medium-range ballistic missile into the Kyiv region on May 24, with President Putin stating it was solely to collect data for future attacks.

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on cities across Ukraine, killing at least 22 people including children, adding to the casualties and damage from previous large-scale air attacks.
Russia conducted massive air attacks on the Kyiv region, resulting in 87 injuries and two fatalities. Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for strengthened air defense and increased pressure on Russia.
A video has emerged reportedly showing the impact location of an 'Oreshnik' missile near the city of Bila Tserkva in Ukraine's Kyiv region.
Debris from downed Russian drones has damaged two houses and a business facility in Brovary, Kyiv region.

Russia conducted one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv, resulting in at least one death, dozens of injuries, and significant damage to residential buildings. The assault involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, with air raid alerts lasting over eight hours in the capital.
Firefighters are battling a forest fire that has been burning for several days within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Authorities have assured that there are no immediate radiological risks to neighboring countries like Moldova.
The Kyiv region is in the process of installing approximately 150 MW of additional distributed gas generation units, supplementing the 103 MW already in operation.

EU leaders convened in Cyprus, where they approved a significant loan package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, and also adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit, advocating for Ukraine's full EU membership.

Attacks have caused significant fires at industrial facilities in both Ukraine's Kyiv region and Russia's Krasnodar Krai. A factory in the Kyiv region caught fire after a Russian attack, while a refinery in Krasnodar Krai was hit by a drone attack.

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv during April, according to Ukrainian authorities. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss ongoing support.
During the planning of defensive operations in the Kyiv region, the biggest challenge at the initial stage was organizing communication between different units, which used radios operating on various frequencies, according to Syrskyi.

Ukraine and Qatar have signed a 10-year defense agreement aimed at deepening cooperation in combating missile and drone threats, including technological collaboration and development, as Kyiv seeks to leverage its battlefield expertise and secure new partnerships amid rising regional tensions.

A Russian strike on March 25 disrupted energy infrastructure in Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, leaving the city's approximately 21,000 residents temporarily without a centralized power supply.
Two explosions occurred in Bucha, Kyiv region, on Monday morning, resulting in injuries to two law enforcement officers.
DTEK reports that some residents in Kyiv and the surrounding Kyiv region are experiencing temporary power outages attributed to an equipment failure, affecting local electricity supply.
The Brovary community in Ukraine's Kyiv region has been attacked, resulting in damage to businesses, homes, and vehicles, and sparking a fire.
The Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital has received modern, high-tech medical equipment.
A massive Russian attack on the Kyiv region has caused at least four fatalities, according to reports from Ukraine.
Photos of Russia’s latest missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region AP News
Emergency electricity outages have been introduced in Kyiv and the Bucha district of the Kyiv region.

Oleksandr Dovhach, commander of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade and a Ukrainian hero known for fighting for Snake Island and the Kyiv region, was killed in eastern Ukraine on March 9.
Russian forces attacked the Kyiv region with strike drones on the evening of March 6, causing damage in the Bucha and Vyshhorod districts.
The State Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a platoon commander from a Ukrainian Air Force unit for stealing and selling equipment intended for combat duty and protecting the airspace of the Kyiv region.
The Embassy of Israel in Ukraine, together with Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation MASHAV, has provided 100 portable backup power systems for the Kyiv region.
The city has faced waves of overnight strikes recently as Moscow intensified its assaults on infrastructure.