Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Schwerer Luftangriff auf Kiew mit Toten und Verletzten

Massive Russian airstrikes employing ballistic missiles and drones have caused at least twelve deaths and dozens of injuries in Ukraine, with the capital city Kiev being the hardest hit. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, reported on social media platform X. The deadliest target was an underground railway depot in Kiev, where seven people were killed when Russian missiles struck.

Fires and severe damages were reported, with many railway workers managing to evacuate to safety shelters. Zelensky criticized Russia for targeting civilian infrastructure and expressing hope for increased assistance in defense systems during the autumn. The European Union is seeking defensive missiles from various countries, including possibly Greece and Spain.

Reports indicate Russian attacks on weapon factories and fuel depots near Kiev and Odessa. Ukrainian air force claimed to have shot down five ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and five Kalibr missiles. Over 187 out of 218 enemy drones were neutralized. The timing of the attack coincided with the start of the new school year in both Ukraine and Russia.

Despite the constant air alerts in Kiev, the city has struggled to remain calm. Russia is increasingly targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles due to their high speed and difficulty to intercept. Ukrainian forces lack US-built Patriot defense systems, which are particularly effective against such threats. Russian military claimed to have shot down more than 500 Ukrainian drones in the night.

In Russian-occupied Luhansk, four people were killed by a Ukrainian drone strike. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he discussed the ongoing conflict with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an end to the war.