Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, causing casualties and damage

On the morning of January 18, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in fires, casualties, and extensive damage. Missile debris fell in several districts, sparking multiple fires and damaging critical infrastructure, including the metro station near Lukianivska.

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, a fire broke out in a non-residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, while residential buildings in the Desnianskyi district suffered significant damage due to missile debris. Cars, administrative buildings, a business center, and a shop were also damaged. A major water supply line sustained heavy destruction.

So far, four people have been confirmed dead, and three others injured in Kyiv as a result of the attack.

Meanwhile, the city of Zaporizhzhia also came under attack on the same morning. The missile strikes caused widespread destruction, with buildings damaged and multiple injuries reported.

The attacks mark another escalation in Russia’s ongoing aggression, bringing devastation to civilian areas and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.