Kyiv was engulfed in thick smoke on Thursday following one of the most intense Russian assaults on the Ukrainian capital in recent months. More than 550 drones and missiles were launched in a coordinated overnight barrage, leaving widespread destruction and fear in its wake.
Residents across the city were jolted awake by sirens and explosions as waves of Iranian-made Shahed drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic weapons rained down on key infrastructure and residential areas. By morning, heavy smoke blanketed much of Kyiv’s skyline, with emergency services racing to contain fires and assess the damage.
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Ukrainian officials described the attack as one of the largest single aerial offensives since the beginning of the war, underscoring Russia’s ongoing efforts to cripple Ukraine’s energy systems, military installations, and civilian morale.
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The assault also disrupted public services, with parts of Kyiv experiencing temporary blackouts and limited water supply. Despite the scale of the attack, Ukrainian resilience remained unshaken, with emergency crews and volunteers working around the clock to restore critical services.
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