On Monday evening, October 26, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on Kyiv. During an air raid alert, a series of powerful explosions rocked the capital.
This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Kyiv City Military Administration.
Around 9:40 p.m., the Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic weapons use. Soon the military recorded several missiles headed toward the capital.
An air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of other regions of Ukraine. Minutes later, residents of the capital heard explosions. Information about the attack was also confirmed by Ukrinform.
The Kyiv City Military Administration declared a red danger level and urged residents to immediately go to the nearest shelters.
As of the first reports of the missile strike, no official information had been received about damage to buildings, infrastructure facilities, and possible casualties. The consequences of the Russian attack are being clarified.
Recall that on October 21–22, Russian forces had already carried out massive ballistic strikes on Kyiv. At that time, residential buildings, energy facilities, enterprises, transport infrastructure and the South Bridge were damaged. As a result of the attack, civilians were killed and injured.
