{
  "id": 9431785,
  "title": "Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv after day of drone strikes against Ukraine's capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/russian-ballistic-missiles-rock-kyiv-after-day-of-drone-strikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T22:28:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/russian-ballistic-missiles-rock-kyiv-as-air-defenses-engaged/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv overnight on September 24, 2023, as air defenses were engaged in the Ukrainian capital. Explosions were heard in the city center around 1:00 a.m. local time, triggering an air raid alert. War Editor Chris York recounted waking up to the sound of an explosion, only to have his phone display alerts for incoming missiles. He sought refuge in his hallway as a series of blasts shook his flat, setting off car alarms.\n\nFurther ballistic missile launches targeted Kyiv at 1:27 a.m., with York noting a total of eight explosions during the ensuing wave. As of the time of reporting, no casualties or damage had been announced by authorities. Russia's history of targeting civilian infrastructure and cities remains evident, with the day prior seeing deadly drone strikes on Kyiv that resulted in two deaths and at least 43 injuries. The attacks caused damage to railway infrastructure, residential buildings, and a historic market in the Ukrainian capital.\n\nOn September 22, Russian jet-powered drones also attacked Kyiv, injuring eight individuals and striking sites in various districts of the city.",
  "summary": "Ballistic missile explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Sept. 24 as air defenses were engaged in the city and Russia continued launching more missiles against Ukraine.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Zelenskyy set to address UN as Russia strikes Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/zelenskyy-set-to-address-un-as-russia-strikes-kyiv",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:20:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Two killed, 36 injured in enemy strikes on Kyiv – capital's police",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/two-killed-36-injured-in-enemy-strikes-on-kyiv-capitals-police",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:57:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Ukraine war latest: Russian drone attacks on Kyiv kill 2, injure over 40 amid day of repeated strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ukraine-war-latest-russian-drone-attacks-on-kyiv-kill-2-injure-over",
        "published": "2026-09-23T17:55:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Russian strikes on Kyiv highest since March 2022",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/russian-strikes-on-kyiv-highest-since-march-2022",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/moldovas-pm-on-confronting-russian-threats-and-backing-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:30:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Russian strikes destroy five JYSK stores across Ukraine in just one month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/russian-strikes-destroy-five-jysk-stores-across-ukraine-in-just-one",
        "published": "2026-09-24T00:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Two dead as Kyiv hit with fresh Russian strikes - mayor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/two-dead-as-kyiv-hit-with-fresh-russian-strikes-mayor",
        "published": "2026-09-24T02:05:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}