Conflict & Security
Russia's intensified missile attacks on Kyiv and Odesa wound dozens as air alerts hit record frequency
September 19, 2026 at 01:28 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 5 hours
Russia has intensified ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, with Kyiv suffering more daily air raid alerts than at any point since the 2022 invasion.
- Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on 17 September, injuring 20 people including two children aged 10 and 12, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- Two Russian strikes on Odesa on Friday injured 10 people and damaged an administrative building, regional governor Oleh Kiper said.
- In the first 10 days of July, Russia launched dozens of ballistic missiles in three major attacks on Kyiv, killing nearly 60 civilians, according to official figures.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly appealed to allies for additional air-defence systems and interceptor missiles.