In brief
On Thursday night, Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, leading to explosions heard throughout the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the event, while witnesses noted the first blast at about 22:50 and burning warehouses reported in the Darnytskyi district.
Residents in Kiev reported a series of explosions across the city on the night of Thursday, October 29, when Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian capital. The blasts were heard throughout the metropolis, according to an official statement by Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Sources describe the initial impact at around 22:50, when the first explosions were heard in the city, signalling the onset of the missile attack. The attacks were attributed to Russian forces, as reported by several news outlets covering the conflict.
In the Darnytskyi district, witnesses reported that warehouses caught fire as a result of the strikes. The fires fueled concerns about the damage to infrastructure and potential casualties, with local authorities urging calm and urging residents to take shelter.
These reports add to the ongoing series of attacks against Kyiv, which have seen Russian ballistic missiles used in repeated strikes throughout the conflict. The incident was covered by both national and international news outlets, focusing on the impact of the missiles and the immediate response of city officials.
