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Kyiv Night Attack: Russian Drones and Missiles Leave Casualties and Extensive Damage

Published January 9, 2026, 06:13
Kyiv Night Attack: Russian Drones and Missiles Leave Casualties and Extensive Damage

At least four people were killed and 19 injured following Russian air strikes on Kyiv overnight Thursday into Friday, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Russian drones hit four districts of Kyiv, causing significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure, resulting in water supply disruptions. One of the fatalities was a rescuer who had rushed to help at an apartment building struck by drones. Simultaneously, a missile attack targeted infrastructure in Lviv, western Ukraine, with some reports suggesting the use of a new hypersonic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.