Ukraine war briefing: Ballistic missile attack in Kyiv forces residents into shelters

Latest attack follows civilian deaths on both sides of Russia-Ukraine border on Saturday. What we know on day 1,585

Ukraine war briefing: Ballistic missile attack in Kyiv forces residents into shelters

TL;DR

  • Kyiv experienced a Russian ballistic missile attack, resulting in at least two injuries and several fires.
  • The attack occurred after a day of cross-border violence, with civilian deaths reported in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Volgograd, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions.
  • Ukrainian drones were reportedly downed over Russian regions, and drone and artillery strikes near Nikopol injured one person.
  • Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced plans for early elections due to anti-government protests.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks on trade, joint projects, and regional security.