Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv after Zelensky warns of mass attack
The wave of missiles attacked Kyiv in quick succession, with the Air Force reporting that at least six missiles were launched at the city in the span of a few minutes.
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv shortly after 11 p.m. local time on November 6, 2022, following President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning that Russia was preparing another large-scale infrastructure attack. The Air Force of Ukraine reported that at least six missiles were launched at the capital in quick succession, causing a series of explosions throughout the city.
Residents were cleared of immediate danger about 30 minutes after the initial wave of missiles hit. However, another aerial alert was issued shortly before midnight.
Beyond the city limits, a Russian jet-powered drone attack in the Boryspil district caused a fire in a residential building, leaving one victim with burns and multiple shrapnel wounds. This individual was extracted from the wreckage and subsequently hospitalized.
Earlier that evening, President Zelensky had warned Ukrainians that intelligence reports indicated another massive Russian strike on critical infrastructure, including bridges, energy facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Kyiv, a city comparable in size to Berlin with a population of 3 million, has been subjected to relentless assaults in recent weeks as Russia embarks on its annual campaign against Ukraine's power grid.
On November 3, the city experienced its largest energy strike of the year, resulting in widespread blackouts and water supply cutoffs.
City officials and the central government have been at odds over the deteriorating state of Kyiv's energy infrastructure heading into winter.
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