Russian Drones And Missiles Hit Kyiv, Killing One And Injuring 31
Early Thursday, May 14, 2026, Russian forces struck Kyiv with drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, killing at least one person and injuring 31.[1]
Damage was recorded in six Kyiv districts, and a partial collapse in the Darnytsia district destroyed 18 apartments while rescue teams pulled 27 people from the rubble.[1] Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said Kremenchuk, Bila Tserkva, Kharkiv, Sumy and Odesa were also targeted in the overnight strikes.[1]
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a daytime assault killed at least six people in Kyiv and involved about 800 drones striking roughly 20 regions.[1] Thursday's strikes came hours after that wave, deepening fears of an intensifying campaign against Ukrainian cities.
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- Early Thursday, May 14, 2026, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, killing at least one and injuring 31.
- Damage was recorded in six Kyiv districts, including a partial collapse of a multistory building in Darnytsia where 18 apartments were destroyed and 27 people were rescued.
- Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said Kremenchuk, Bila Tserkva, Kharkiv, Sumy and Odesa were also targeted in the overnight strikes.
- The attack came hours after a daytime assault on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, that Zelenskyy said killed at least six people in Kyiv and involved about 800 drones hitting roughly 20 regions.
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