KYIV, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early Saturday, prompting air raid alerts and emergency warnings across the city, according to local authorities.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the Ukrainian capital was under missile attack and urged residents to remain in shelters while air defense systems responded to the threat.
Authorities did not immediately provide information on casualties, damage, or whether the incoming missiles had been intercepted.
Emergency services and military officials were continuing to assess the situation as the attack unfolded.
The latest strike comes amid continued Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities, with Kyiv remaining one of Moscow’s primary targets during the ongoing conflict.
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Further details are expected as Ukrainian officials complete damage assessments and release additional information.
