Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones in intense overnight assault

Rescue workers try to put out a fire at a residential building after a Russian strike on Kyiv early on Sunday (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

Sun, 24 May, 2026 - 08:09

Associated Press reporters

Russia has attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight in an intense assault that shook buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools.

At least two people were killed and 33 people were injured, local authorities said, citing preliminary figures. Air raid sirens blared through the night into Sunday as smoke billowed across the city from the strikes.