Russian Overnight Strikes Kill At Least 4 In Kyiv, Hit Critical Infrastructure Across Ukraine

"At least four people were killed and 19 others injured in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, following a Russian overnight strike, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said early on January 9. "Among the dead is one medic. Four medical workers were injured. Critical infrastructure has been damaged. Some areas of the city are experiencing power and water outages," Klitschko wrote on Telegram. He said that drone debris caused fires and damage to high-rise residential buildings in Kyiv, leaving them with damaged roofs, facades, and shattered windows."

"Separately, Russian forces struck the western Ukrainian city of Lviv late on January 8 with a ballistic missile traveling at approximately 13,000 kilometers per hour, according to the statement by Ukraine's Air Forces. "The type of missile used by Russian aggressors to attack the city will be determined after examining all its components," the statement said. Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadoviy stated that after the air-raid siren was issued in the city, a series of explosions were heard."

"He said the attack hit a critical infrastructure site and emergency services were working at the scene, with firefighting operations ongoing. Sadoviy noted that it is not yet known whether the missile was a nuclear-capable Oreshnik type, adding that the military would provide further details. Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry issued a statement confirming it used " long-range high-precision land- and sea-based weapons," including the Oreshnik missile, against Ukraine in response to an alleged attack on the Russian president's residence."

Russia launched overnight missile strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Lviv and Kryviy Rih, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. Kyiv authorities reported four dead and 19 injured, damage to critical infrastructure, power and water outages, fires and damage to high-rise residential buildings caused by drone debris. Lviv was struck by a ballistic missile traveling about 13,000 kilometers per hour and hit a critical infrastructure site while emergency services and firefighters responded. Officials said missile type will be determined after component examination. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed use of long-range high-precision weapons, including the Oreshnik missile. Preliminary reports from Kryviy Rih indicate 14 injured, including two children.

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