The death toll from Russia's recent missile and drone strikes on Kyiv has risen to 30, according to Ukrainian emergency services. The attacks occurred on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, injuring more than 90 individuals and damaging over 20 sites across the city. This incident has been described by local officials as Moscow's "most massive attack" on the Ukrainian capital to date.
Attack Details
The Ukrainian air force reported that the assault involved 570 air attack assets, including four Zircon missiles, 24 Iskander ballistic missiles, and 496 Shahed-type drones. The Ukrainian Red Cross stated that its humanitarian warehouse in Kyiv was destroyed, resulting in a loss of approximately €1.5 million worth of aid and equipment. In addition to the casualties in Kyiv, two women were killed in a drone strike on a residential building in the Romny area of northeastern Sumy region, and 11 others were injured in attacks in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.
International Response
European officials have expressed outrage over the attacks. Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, announced plans to propose new sanctions targeting entities supporting Russia's military-industrial complex in response to the strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated calls for enhanced anti-ballistic missile defenses, particularly seeking more US-made Patriot interceptors to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.
For further context on the ongoing situation, see Ukraine Secures $1 Billion EU Loan for 100 Patriot Missiles.
The escalation of military conflict is likely to affect European energy markets as concerns over supply disruptions grow. Increased military actions may lead to further sanctions on Russia, impacting oil and gas prices. Investors will watch for upcoming discussions in the EU regarding new sanctions against Russia following this attack.