Russia Strikes Kyiv Again After Record Air Assault, Injuring 10 \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ Russia launched another large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 10 and igniting fires citywide. The assault followed the heaviest aerial bombardment of the war just a day earlier, Ukrainian officials said. President Trump criticized Putin and confirmed the U.S. resumed some weapons shipments to Ukraine.
Quick Looks
- Overnight Russian attack hits Kyiv after record airstrike
- Explosions and debris cause fires in six districts
- At least 10 civilians injured, three with shrapnel wounds
- Ukraine’s air defenses overwhelmed by decoy drone strategy
- Russia fired over 700 drones the night before
- Putin continues ceasefire demands; no shift in stance
- President Trump says more weapons are being sent to Ukraine
- 155 mm shells and precision GMLRS rockets included
- U.S. previously paused arms shipments but resumed this week
Deep Look
Russia launched another intense missile and drone barrage on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, setting fires across the capital and injuring at least 10 people, just one day after executing what Ukrainian authorities say was the most extensive aerial assault in the entire three-year war. The continued attacks underscore Moscow’s renewed push to break through Ukrainian defenses and gain strategic momentum on the battlefield.
According to Ukrainian officials, the fresh wave of airstrikes targeted both residential and non-residential areas in Kyiv, causing fires and structural damage across at least six districts. Shevchenkivskyi District was among the hardest hit, with a blaze erupting on the top floor of an apartment building after missile debris crashed into it.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed on Telegram that emergency responders were still working at the scene early Thursday. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Administration, added that additional fires were reported in five other districts, affecting homes, vehicles, warehouses, and office buildings. At least three of the injured individuals suffered shrapnel wounds.
Russia’s New Strategy: Overwhelm, Distract, Destroy
This attack marks yet another example of Russia’s evolving tactic of saturating Ukraine’s air defense systems using a mix of attack drones and decoy aerial vehicles. On the previous night, Russia launched more than 700 drones, both offensive and decoy, according to Ukrainian officials—a record-setting figure and the third such increase in just two weeks.
Military analysts say the tactic is designed to mislead Ukrainian radar and anti-air systems, causing them to waste valuable munitions and resources on false targets before real warheads arrive. This drain on Ukraine’s air defense capabilities is part of a broader Russian strategy aimed at exhausting Ukrainian resistance while advancing on the ground.
Russia has reportedly launched a renewed push along parts of the 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) eastern front. Ukrainian forces, already stretched thin, are now under additional pressure from both aerial and ground offensives.
Trump Pushes for Peace, Resumes Military Aid
In Washington, President Donald Trump responded publicly to the situation on Tuesday, expressing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continued refusal to soften ceasefire and peace terms.
“I’m not happy with what Putin is doing,” Trump said during a press conference. “There’s no flexibility, no shift in his demands, and Ukraine is paying the price for that.”
Despite a recent pause in U.S. arms deliveries, Trump confirmed on Monday that more military support for Ukraine was imminent. On Wednesday, two U.S. officials told the Associated Press that shipments had resumed and included critical items such as 155 mm artillery shells and precision-guided GMLRS rockets—munitions vital for defending against Russia’s aerial and ground offenses.
While details on the timing and route of these deliveries remain confidential, sources say the aid is intended to help Ukraine immediately bolster its defenses, especially around Kyiv and in contested eastern regions.
The resumption comes amid increasing domestic and international scrutiny over the U.S.’s inconsistent support in recent months. Critics argue that intermittent weapons pauses have given Russia opportunities to advance while diminishing Ukrainian morale and battlefield resilience.
Tensions Mount, But Peace Elusive
Putin, for his part, has held firm to ceasefire conditions that Ukrainian leaders and most Western allies view as unacceptable, including territorial concessions and demilitarization demands. Trump’s administration has pushed for negotiations since January but so far has failed to bring either side closer to an agreement.
“The goal is peace with strength,” Trump said, “but peace can’t come at the cost of Ukraine’s sovereignty.”
With Russia stepping up its pressure from the air and the ground, Ukraine faces an increasingly difficult fight. Analysts warn that unless the West maintains consistent weapons support and diplomatic leverage, Ukraine may be forced into a defensive posture for the foreseeable future.
For Kyiv’s residents, meanwhile, the latest strikes are another painful reminder of the war’s persistence and unpredictability. Fires raged through civilian neighborhoods overnight, and the threat of renewed barrages remains constant.
As the war drags into its third year, the rhythm of destruction continues—marked by burning buildings, exploding drones, shifting front lines, and an international community scrambling to contain the consequences.
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