At least five people died after Russian forces launched synchronized missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight, damaging residential areas and intensifying fears of a sustained offensive on the city. A residential building in the Podilskyi district partially collapsed, while several multistory buildings in the Darnytsia district suffered significant damage, with some residents trapped under the rubble.
Explosions reverberated across Kyiv as civilians rushed to metro stations seeking shelter. The strikes involved a combination of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, extending into early Monday morning. Ukrainian authorities described the targeted sites as everyday homes, emphasizing the impact on civilians’ daily lives.
These attacks follow a recent wave of Russian strikes that killed dozens in the Ukrainian capital, highlighting a pattern of intensified bombardment. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier warned of an impending large-scale assault, urging Western allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities by supplying additional Patriot missile systems. He stressed that without replenishing these defenses, Russia’s willingness to continue the conflict would only increase.