At least 11 people were killed across Ukraine after Russia launched one of its largest overnight attacks in recent weeks, firing around 70 missiles and more than 100 drones at multiple regions across the country, according to Ukrainian authorities.
The assault struck several areas, including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Poltava, as Russian forces intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure ahead of winter. The strikes damaged residential buildings, energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure, once again highlighting the continued vulnerability of Ukraine’s power network as colder weather approaches.
In the capital Kyiv, authorities reported that two people were killed and several others injured. Air-raid sirens sounded across the city overnight, forcing residents to seek shelter in underground metro stations and designated safe zones. Images from the city showed emergency crews responding to damaged apartment blocks and clearing debris from impact sites.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, officials said nine additional deaths were recorded in other regions affected by the missile and drone attacks. Local authorities reported power disruptions and damage to public infrastructure, while emergency services worked through the night to assist residents and assess the full scale of destruction.
Russia has increasingly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the war, seeking to place pressure on the country ahead of the winter season. Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of attempting to weaken civilian morale by attacking critical services and residential areas.
Ukraine responded with strikes of its own, targeting Russian energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had successfully hit four sites supporting Russia’s war effort, describing the operations as a direct response to the latest missile campaign.
The renewed exchange of long-range attacks reflects the continuing intensity of the conflict, now well into its fifth year. Despite intermittent diplomatic efforts and discussions about ceasefires, both sides continue to pursue military objectives while expanding the use of drones and precision-guided weapons.
With winter approaching, analysts warn that attacks on energy facilities