Russia launched a missile attack on Kiev for the first time since early October

Russian forces attacked Kiev and the surrounding Oblast with drones and missiles overnight on November 8, local officials reported.

Russian drone attacking Kyiv While attacks on the Ukrainian city and other Ukrainian cities have escalated in recent months, the use of missiles in air strikes has decreased significantly.

Experts previously told the Kyiv Independent that this could be a tactic. wear down air defenses Ahead of a massive missile attack that would target the country’s already worn-out civilian energy infrastructure.

Due to the approach of Russian drones, an air raid alert was raised on Kiev at around 21.30 local time on 7 November, and it was not until 7.30 the next morning that the all-clear was given.

The Military Administration of the Kiev Oblast reported that air defenses were operating in the area at around 22:00 local time.

At dawn, around 5.30am local time, Ukrainian Air Force announced its launch missile towards the capital. Ukrainian forces He did not specify what type it was.

Kyiv Independent reporters heard a loud explosion a short time later.

Since then, no Russian missiles have been shot down near or over Kyiv. early October 2024.

According to local officials, none of the drones or missiles hit their targets; however, debris from downed aerial targets damaged buildings and injured civilians in Kiev Oblast.

In Kyiv Oblast, four men were injured of varying severity. They were all taken to hospital, district police reported.

“These are the drivers of the cars that were near where the debris fell,” said Regional Governor Ruslan Kravchenko.

“One is in serious condition, the other two drivers are in moderate condition. The other is in light condition. All the injured are receiving medical attention.”

6 houses and 4 vehicles were damaged in the attack. Additionally, a fire broke out on the grass ground and a fire was extinguished in the building of an unused gas station.

As of the morning of November 8, local authorities in Kiev had not reported any damage or casualties, and no air defense systems were operating in the city.