Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage on Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people and injuring 20. The attack, which damaged buildings and disrupted metro transport, followed a warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin of retaliation for Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian strategic bomber aircraft.
At least four killed in intense Russian missile and drone on Kyiv
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage on Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people and injuring 20. The attack, which damaged buildings and disrupted metro transport, followed a warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin of retaliation for Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian strategic bomber aircraft.
Trending- 1 Last weekend: Ukrainian spies destroyed Russian strategic bomber aircraft using drones.
- 2 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): Donald Trump conveyed Vladimir Putin's warning of retaliation to Kyiv.
- 3 Overnight (June 5-6, 2025): Russia mounted an intense missile and drone barrage on Kyiv.
- 4 By daybreak Friday (June 6, 2025): Authorities reported four killed and 20 wounded.
- At least four people killed and 20 injured.
- Disruption of city metro transport.
- Fires in residential buildings and potential emergency power cuts.
- Escalation of conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
What: Russia conducted an intense missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and 20 injuries.
When: Overnight (Thursday to Friday, June 5-6, 2025).
Where: Kyiv, Ukraine; Darnytskyi district (east side of Kyiv).
Why: The attack was a retaliatory measure following Ukrainian drone attacks that destroyed several of Russia’s strategic bomber aircraft deep inside Russia.
How: Russia used kamikaze drones and Kalibr cruise missiles. The attacks caused fires in residential buildings, damaged a train between metro stations, and led to emergency power cuts.