Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Four people are killed and at least 36 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"one of the most massive ballistic attacks"
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"used about 1,450 strike drones, more than 1,640 guided bombs and 99 missiles of various types against Ukraine"
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Precise hits on three Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers were recorded in the Black Sea."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"operations were in response to Russian strikes on our civilian infrastructure and on our cities and communities."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
All Coverage
Four people are killed and at least 36 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
September 30, 2026 at 12:42 PMRussian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say - Reuters
Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say Reuters
September 27, 2026 at 06:54 PMRussian air strikes kill 3, injure 7 in and around Kyiv, officials say - Reuters
Russian air strikes kill 3, injure 7 in and around Kyiv, officials say Reuters
September 30, 2026 at 06:24 AMRussian air strikes injure two in Ukraine's Kyiv, Odesa, officials say - Reuters
Russian air strikes injure two in Ukraine's Kyiv, Odesa, officials say Reuters
October 1, 2026 at 04:18 AMRussia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
The attack on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.
October 3, 2026 at 06:27 AMIntensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.
October 2, 2026 at 03:26 PM