Massive Ballistic Missile Strike Hits Kyiv Overnight on May 24

Kyiv Under Heavy Missile Attack

According to Главком: In the early hours of May 24, Kyiv came under a large-scale assault involving ballistic missiles. Multiple interceptions were reported. A renewed threat emerged from RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missiles. The alarm was triggered by missile danger following the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K, a carrier of the Kinzhal missile. Additionally, strategic Tu-95MS bombers were observed departing from the Olenya airbase in the Murmansk region.

Timeline of Events

At 00:50, information surfaced about a threat from medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Kapustin Yar in the Astrakhan region. By 00:58, a ballistic missile threat from Bryansk was reported for Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Zhytomyr. Explosions were heard again in Kyiv at 01:12. Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, urged residents:

“The capital has suffered a massive ballistic attack. Further launches are possible. Stay in shelters!” - Tymur Tkachenko

The previous major combined strike on Kyiv occurred on the night of January 9. That attack resulted in four deaths and 19 injuries, with fires and damage to residential and civilian infrastructure reported. Following that strike, around six thousand apartment buildings lost heating. The situation remains tense, and residents of the capital continue to monitor developments closely.

This assault is part of the ongoing conflict and persistent threat facing Kyiv and all of Ukraine, which endures regular missile strikes from Russian forces. Recent events underscore the need for heightened readiness and swift responses from both authorities and the public to ensure safety. Residents who have lived through previous attacks are once again forced to remain on alert for new dangers, adding to the stress and anxiety within society.

The recent missile strike on Kyiv has raised significant concerns about the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian life. As the capital faces repeated assaults, it's essential to understand the broader implications of these attacks. For a detailed account of the casualties and destruction caused by previous missile strikes, see our report on the damaging missile attack on Kyiv.