Russia launched a series of missile attacks targeting Kyiv just before the start of the new school year, coinciding with the first day back for thousands of students. The assault, which occurred in the early hours, saw the Ukrainian air force intercept and destroy 22 cruise and ballistic missiles.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported significant damage, including strikes on a water treatment facility and the entrance to a metro station being used as a shelter. Additionally, two schools and a university sustained damage from the attack. Despite the early morning chaos, local reports confirm that three individuals were injured due to falling debris from the intercepted missiles, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in Kyiv.
