Key facts
- Russia conducted an 11-hour drone and missile attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region.
- The strikes targeted facilities producing drone components, a military depot, and a logistics hub.
- Moscow claimed the attack was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.
- At least 21 civilians were killed and scores injured in Kyiv.
- A Ukrainian drone production facility, SkyFall, was among the targeted sites.
Russia launched an extensive drone and missile attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region, hitting facilities that produce drone components, a military depot, and a logistics hub, according to Russia's defense ministry. The bombardment, which lasted 11 hours, was described by Moscow as retaliation for recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. At least 21 civilians were killed and scores more injured in the Ukrainian capital, with over 50,000 people seeking shelter in subway stations.
Among the targeted sites was a Ukrainian drone production facility, SkyFall. The attack occurred on the same day that U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham toured the company's factory. Graham's office stated he died shortly after returning from Kyiv, though authorities have not indicated any connection between his trip and his condition.
Ukraine's recent barrage of long-range strikes, which have targeted oil refineries, has caused fuel shortages and put pressure on President Vladimir Putin. Analysts note Ukraine's advances in drone engineering have given it an edge, impacting Russian supply routes and battlefield progress.