Kyiv missile & drone barrage kills at least 21, damages EU and British Council buildings
Ukraine reported a mass overnight barrage on Kyiv—at least 21 people were killed and dozens wounded. Strikes damaged the EU mission and British Council offices, officials said.
Numbers may change as authorities update casualty lists.
What happened
Authorities said Russia launched a combined attack of 31 missiles and hundreds of drones, hitting multiple districts of the capital. Ukrainian officials reported at least 21 dead, including children, and dozens wounded. Buildings housing the EU mission and the British Council were damaged.
Some outlets later cited 22 fatalities as updates came in; we’ll reflect any confirmed revisions.
Why it matters
- One of the deadliest Kyiv strikes in months, hitting near diplomatic sites.
- Comes amid stalled diplomacy; leaders condemned the attack and signaled new sanctions.
The latest official lines
European and UK officials condemned the strikes; Russia denied targeting civilians.
Context
It was the largest combined missile-drone assault on Kyiv in recent weeks, with the Ukrainian Air Force reporting hundreds of drones overnight.
