In brief
A Russian ballistic missile attack on a drone exhibition outside Kyiv killed ten people and injured about a hundred, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The assault, filmed by emergency responders, followed earlier Ukrainian strikes in Kirov and on Russian logistics hubs including Wildberries. The Kremlin confirmed use of long‑range precision weapons, targeting a site that showcased drones linked to Ukraine’s anti‑aircraft capabilities. The incident raises concerns about security protocols for defence showcases and intensifies the ongoing conflict’s reach beyond front‑line borders.
A ballistic missile fired from Russia struck a Kyiv‑area showcase of Ukrainian drone technology, killing ten people and injuring an estimated one hundred, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on social media.
The attack, filmed by first‑responders clearing rubble, unfolded near a site where defence industry officials and drone developers had gathered to demonstrate systems intended for use in the war. Ukrainian air‑force spokesperson Yuri Ihnat confirmed that three missiles were launched, only one intercepted.
Russia’s Defence Ministry acknowledged the assault, stating that high‑precision long‑range weaponry hit the exhibition and that the event had been organized by suppliers and Ukrainian security services linked to drone operations.
Across the front, five people died in the eastern city of Sloviansk after a Russian glide‑bomb hit a residential area, while Ukrainian night‑time strikes on a Kirov factory and Wildberries warehouses in northwest Russia resulted in further casualties and collateral damage.
Officials say the Wildberries attacks were aimed at disrupting logistics hubs that could supply weaponry to the Russian army. Simultaneously, Romania reported a fighter jet downing a Russian drone that breached its airspace.
As the conflict escalates, the strike on the drone exhibition underscores the broader reach and intensity of the war, blurring the lines between front‑line and civilian areas.
