In the early hours of Thursday, Kyiv endured a coordinated missile barrage launched by Russian forces. Local emergency services confirmed that at least six civilians were killed and 33 injured as the attacks hit twelve locations across the Darnytskyi, Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts.

Areas hit and damage reported

The strikes damaged residential blocks, a medical facility and an educational institution. In Solomianskyi, the top two floors of a nine‑story apartment building were destroyed, and fires broke out on other levels. Emergency crews worked through the night to free people trapped under rubble in two residential buildings and a school shelter.

Air‑defense challenges

Kyiv’s air‑defense network, which includes a limited number of systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, continues to face shortages. Supplies of missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot air‑defense system remain chronically constrained, hampering the city’s ability to fully protect against such attacks.

U.S. policy background

President Donald Trump had previously authorized Ukraine to obtain licenses for producing Patriot air‑defense components, but later reversed that decision, leaving Kyiv with fewer resources to counter the growing missile threat.

Ukrainian response

In retaliation, Ukraine has stepped up its own long‑range strike campaign, targeting Russian weapons depots, military facilities and other strategic sites deep inside Russian territory. Kyiv officials say the goal is to degrade Moscow’s capacity to sustain attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Ongoing alerts

The air‑raid alert remained active into the early morning hours on Thursday, prompting residents to seek shelter and authorities to maintain heightened readiness. Emergency services continue to treat the wounded and assess structural damage throughout the affected districts.

As the conflict persists, Kyiv’s leaders stress the importance of bolstering air‑defense capabilities and securing additional international support to protect civilians from further missile strikes.

Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.