Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cities for Second Night in a Row: 13 Dead, Over 50 Wounded
For the second consecutive night, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities, killing at least 13 civilians and injuring over 50. The coordinated overnight attack targeted multiple regions with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and Shahed drones, in what Ukrainian officials described as a deliberate campaign to terrorize the civilian population.
The most severe losses were reported in Zhytomyr region, where a Russian missile killed three children—aged 8, 12, and 17—and wounded at least 12 more civilians.
Residential homes and a five-story apartment building in the Berdychiv district sustained heavy damage.
In the Kyiv region, four people were killed and 16 injured. According to regional officials, several residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were hit.
In Kyiv city, a hostel and nearby buildings were damaged. Emergency services reported nine injuries but no fatalities.
The Khmelnytskyi region also suffered a devastating strike. Preliminary data confirms four dead and five wounded. Six private homes were completely destroyed and over 20 more were damaged. An educational institution and several vehicles were also hit.
Mykolaiv was targeted by drone strikes, one of which hit a five-story apartment building, killing one person and injuring five more. Kharkiv was struck by four drones, leaving three injured, including a child.
In the Sumy region, Konotop’s mayor called the attack the largest since World War II. A critical infrastructure facility was destroyed, and parts of the city lost power. No casualties were reported, but the scale of damage is still being assessed.
Chernihiv region came under both missile and drone fire. Multiple explosions were reported across the region, and fires broke out in residential areas. Authorities are still clarifying casualty figures.
In Ternopil, a Russian Kalibr missile partially destroyed an industrial facility. The full extent of the damage is being evaluated.
In Odesa, a major fire erupted in a parking lot surrounded by multi-story buildings after a strike. Twenty vehicles were destroyed, but firefighters managed to contain the blaze before it spread further. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in that location.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported intercepting 35 out of 55 airborne threats, including cruise missiles, Iskander-M and S-300/S-400 ballistic missiles, as well as Shahed drones. However, many projectiles penetrated air defenses and struck civilian targets.
Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as another example of Russia’s intentional targeting of civilians.
“This was not random shelling,” one government source said. “It was a calculated military operation designed to break the will of our people.”
The strikes come amid renewed calls from Kyiv for additional Western air defense systems and long-range missile capabilities to deter further attacks. Ukraine also reiterated its appeal for stronger sanctions against Russia, noting that continued delays in international support only embolden the aggressor.
As the war grinds on, Ukraine’s resilience is being tested night after night. But so too is the West’s resolve to stop the next missile before it finds another child’s bedroom.
