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Russian strikes kill at least 24 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to defend against missiles

Overnight barrage across a dozen regions strikes apartment buildings and infrastructure; Ukraine lacks air-defense ammunition to counter ballistic weapons.

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What to know

  • Russian overnight barrage on October 7 killed at least 24 civilians, including four children, across Kyiv and twelve other regions; Zelensky called it a deliberate terror tactic timed to Putin's 74th birthday.
  • Ukraine had advance warning but lacked sufficient air-defense ammunition to repel the attack; Patriot missiles are in global shortage due to the Iran war, forcing Ukraine to search worldwide.
  • The strike underscores Ukraine's vulnerability to Russian ballistic missiles and new jet-powered drones; Ukraine is racing to develop faster interceptors but remains largely dependent on Western air-defense supplies.
  • The unrelenting aerial campaign reflects a long-range war stalemate on the ground; analysts say Putin believes continued pressure will break Ukrainian resolve and Western support.

“That is exactly what the enemy is counting on. For us to be afraid to fall asleep. To let our children out of our sight. To plan anything. So that everyone thinks: next time it could be my address.”

Vitalii Diakivnych, Head of Poltava regional military administration · Boston Globe / AP ↗ · Oct 6

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Russian strikes kill at least 24 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to defend against missiles
Boston Globe

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  1. background

    Russia's Defense Ministry claims strike targeted military-industrial sites — Moscow says the overnight attack targeted industrial facilities involved in production and storage of missiles and drones, plus port and ship repair facilities in Odesa and military cargo ships.

  2. background

    Von der Leyen condemns Russia's "strategy of terror" — European Commission president says Russia is pursuing deliberate psychological warfare to make daily life impossible for Ukrainians.

  3. background

    Zelensky attributes strike to deliberate targeting; highlights air-defense shortage — Ukrainian president says "The Russians wanted to strike painfully and demonstratively" and emphasizes that Russian ballistic missiles are the greatest challenge, calling air-defense packages "a vital necessity." Ukraine is searching worldwide for Patriot missiles amid global shortage due to the Iran war.

  4. 1

    Russian missiles and drones attack Kyiv and twelve other regions

    Overnight barrage kills at least 24 civilians, including four children—three age 1 and one age 8—and wounds around 60. A strike destroys an apartment block in Pryluky in Chernihiv region, killing 18 people. Strikes also hit Kremenchuk in Poltava region and other cities.

    “This is the 'gift' that Putin gave himself for his birthday: the killing of children, the killing of people.”
    — Volodymyr Zelenskyy
    1. 2 outlets Russian missile strike in Ukraine’s capital kills at least 2

      first by Boston Globe, 7d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer

  5. background

    Zelensky warns of impending Russian strike — Ukrainian intelligence services concluded Russia was building up for a "massive" strike, prompting President Zelensky to warn the country the day before the attack.