On the night of January 9, 2024, Kyiv suffered a massive attack by Russian troops, during which the city was shelled by drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko reported this.

Attack Details

The first explosions occurred at 23:26, when an air raid alert was announced. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian troops used various types of weapons:

  • Shahed drones
  • Kalibr cruise missiles
  • Possible ballistic missiles

Consequences of the Shelling

Several districts of Kyiv were affected by the attack, including Desnyansk, Darnytsia, Dnipro, Pechersk, and Shevchenko districts. According to preliminary data:

  • Several residential buildings were damaged
  • Fires broke out
  • There are casualties and injured
  • Electricity supply problems were recorded

Attack Specifics

Military observer Bohdan Myroshnyk noted that Russian drones changed their tactics and began flying at a much lower altitude - 17-22 floors, which may indicate an intentional increase in risks for civilian population.

As of the morning of January 9, rescue services continue to eliminate the consequences of the attack.