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Intense Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Target Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions

Ukraine faced one of its most severe missile and drone offensives yet, with strikes hitting Kyiv and western regions shortly after new military aid was announced.

Daniel Schwartz
Published • 3 MIN READ
Intense Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Target Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions
A metro station in Kyiv damaged by missile strikes on Monday.

An explosion struck the entrance of a subway station where residents had sought refuge during an air raid. Additionally, a kindergarten caught fire, likely caused by either a missile or drone impact. Meanwhile, a city in western Ukraine endured the heaviest bombardment since the conflict began.

Between Sunday night and early Monday, Russia launched a significant wave of missile and explosive drone attacks on Ukraine, continuing a pattern of escalating assaults despite ongoing cease-fire discussions earlier this year. The capital, Kyiv, suffered casualties including at least one fatality and several wounded.

This surge in attacks coincided with recent announcements by U.S. leadership regarding enhanced military support for Ukraine, highlighting the heightened international focus on the conflict. The latest strikes marked the first major barrage since these new aid plans were unveiled.

Throughout the early hours in Kyiv, the constant drone engine noise was punctuated by numerous explosions. Emergency services reported fires across four districts and confirmed a casualty linked to the attacks.

One explosion hit the Lukianivska subway station entrance, where dozens had taken shelter underground. The blast sent dust cascading down the escalators, with videos shared online showing distressed individuals coughing and crying inside the station.

Elsewhere in the city, officials reported a kindergarten set ablaze, likely from debris or a direct strike by a missile or drone.

Daniel Schwartz
Daniel Schwartz

Daniel provides policy analysis, scrutinizing legislative impacts and governmental reforms across various sectors.

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