Russia launched one of its heaviest ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital early Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 40 others.
The overnight assault caused widespread destruction across Kyiv and nearby areas, destroying warehouses, logistics centres, factories, and residential properties.
According to Ukrainian officials, Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, four Zircon cruise missiles, and 115 drones during the attack.
Ukrainian air defences intercepted nearly 90 percent of the drones but failed to destroy any of the ballistic missiles, highlighting the country’s growing shortage of advanced air defence interceptors.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said additional ballistic missile interceptors could have saved lives. He urged Western allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot PAC-3 missiles, noting that Ukraine received only one-third of the air defence missiles it obtained in 2025.
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Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed the strikes targeted logistics centres allegedly used for military-related supplies and drone components. Ukrainian authorities rejected that claim, saying civilian infrastructure suffered extensive damage.
The worst damage occurred in Brovary, outside Kyiv, where multiple warehouses were hit. Local officials reported bodies scattered across a commuter railway platform after the strike.
Five logistics facilities, including warehouses operated by food retailer Fozzy, sustained heavy damage.
Major Ukrainian companies also reported significant losses. Home improvement retailer Epicentr confirmed that two logistics centres and one factory were destroyed within minutes.
Grocery chain Silpo said six employees were killed after missile strikes ignited two distribution centres. Online retailer Rozetka also reported severe destruction to one of its logistics facilities.
Ukraine’s regional administration said 13 warehouses, a manufacturing plant, several homes, and dozens of vehicles were damaged.
Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi announced an emergency meeting with business leaders to restore supply chains and maintain retail operations following the attacks.
The latest assault comes as Russia intensifies long-range missile strikes despite slower progress along the battlefield.
Ukrainian officials continue to warn that shortages of Patriot missile interceptors have significantly weakened the country’s ability to defend against high-speed ballistic missiles.
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The United States is reportedly continuing discussions on allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile components domestically, although uncertainty remains over future American military support.
