Key facts
- Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight.
- At least 15 people were killed and 42 others wounded.
- Fires were reported at multiple locations, including warehouses and enterprises.
- The attack is part of a series of large-scale Russian ballistic missile strikes this summer.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone barrage overnight into Wednesday struck Kyiv and its surrounding region, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 42 injuries, according to Ukraine's state emergency service. The attack is the latest in a series of significant Russian ballistic missile strikes that have become frequent during the summer. Ukraine faces challenges in intercepting such volleys due to limited stockpiles of interceptor missiles for its Patriot systems, its only defense capable of downing ballistic missiles. In the wider Kyiv region, 14 people were killed and 27 wounded, with fires erupting at multiple locations including warehouses in Brovary, Bucha, and Fastiv districts. The capital city itself reported one fatality and 15 wounded, with emergency crews extinguishing fires across several districts. An adviser to Ukraine's president noted that the conflict has entered a new phase where Russia is indiscriminately targeting various civilian infrastructure, including warehouses and logistics hubs.