Six killed and dozens injured in Russian missile strikes across Ukraine

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least six civilians and wounding more than two dozen others, authorities said. The attack occurred in the capital’s central districts as residents went about their morning routines, prompting an immediate emergency response and the activation of the city’s air‑raid alert system.

Officials attributed the strike to Russian forces, noting that the missiles were part of a broader pattern of long‑range attacks aimed at Ukrainian infrastructure and population centers. Hospital officials confirmed the influx of casualties, while city leaders condemned the assault and called for heightened defensive measures. International observers have urged restraint, emphasizing the need to protect civilians amid the ongoing conflict.