Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv, disrupt electricity as multi-day Russian attacks on capital continue
Russia attacked Kyiv overnight on Sept. 30 as ballistic missile explosions rocked Ukraine's capital and disrupted electricity in parts of the city, according to Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground.
Russia launched ballistic missiles towards Kyiv on September 30, causing explosions that rocked the Ukrainian capital and disrupted electricity supplies in parts of the city, according to eyewitness reports. The strikes occurred just before 3 a.m. local time, with over a dozen explosions reported by Kyiv Independent journalists on the scene.
The attacks came shortly after Ukraine's Air Force issued a warning about incoming ballistic missiles, and reports of air defense fire could be heard across the city. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed emergency crews were attending to a fire in the Sviatoshynskyi district, while a power outage was also noted in the Pechersk district.
The severity of the damage was not immediately known. This was the latest in a series of Russian assaults on Kyiv since August, with the Ukrainian capital facing relentless drone attacks throughout the day to exhaust the city's air defenses. In recent days, Russia has intensified its tactics, targeting Kyiv with prolonged drone assaults.
On September 29, multiple missiles and drones struck the city, resulting in one injury, according to the State Emergency Service.
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