Russia also attacked the Bucha, Vyshhorod, and Brovary districts of the Kyiv region.
Kyiv Regional Military Administration (OVA) head Mykola Kalashnyk said one person was killed and 15 others were injured in the Bucha district. Nine of the victims, who sustained shrapnel wounds and fractures, were hospitalized.
“Among the injured is a nine-month-old girl. Unfortunately, the number of casualties may still rise,” Kalashnyk added.
The attack also damaged private homes, businesses, and other civilian infrastructure across the affected areas.
Authorities in the Vyshneve community urged residents and employees of local businesses to remain in shelters and avoid going outside.
Residents of eight streets were specifically advised to stay in shelters until officials announced that the danger had passed.
According to local authorities, there is a risk of secondary explosions in Vyshneve due to unexploded ordnance left by the attack, posing a potentially deadly threat.
Emergency and operational services remain at the scene. Police and State Emergency Service (DSNS) personnel are evacuating residents from hazardous areas where necessary.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, using strike drones and air-, land-, and sea-launched missiles. Kyiv was the primary target.
In total, Air Force radar units tracked 419 aerial targets – 68 missiles and 351 drones of various types, including:
- 6 3M22 Zircon/Onyx anti-ship missiles;
- 23 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles;
- 33 Kh-101 cruise missiles;
- 6 Kalibr cruise missiles;
- 351 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and Parody decoy drones.
According to preliminary data released at 8:30 a.m., Ukrainian air defenses destroyed or suppressed 363 targets – 37 missiles and 326 drones, including 31 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 6 Kalibr cruise missiles, 326 drones of various types.
The Air Force said 29 ballistic missiles, including anti-ship missiles, and 18 attack drones struck targets at 34 locations, while debris from intercepted drones fell at 16 additional sites.
President Volodymyr Zelensky also responded to the attack in a post on social media.
“Kyiv was under a massive Russian strike tonight... Cleanup operations are still underway. Damage has been recorded at more than 10 locations across the city, including residential buildings.”
According to Zelensky, 64 people, including two children, have been rescued from the affected areas.
“As of now, we know that, unfortunately, 11 people were killed in this attack. My condolences to their families and loved ones. About 60 more people were injured.”
Zelensky clarified that three people were killed and 16 others injured in the Kyiv region.
He said a fire was still burning at the missile impact site in Vyshneve, where residents of nearby private homes were being evacuated. More than 400 rescuers and police officers have been deployed to deal with the aftermath.
The president praised Ukrainian forces for intercepting drones and cruise missiles but acknowledged they were unable to stop Russia’s ballistic missiles.
“Our soldiers showed good results today in shooting down drones and cruise missiles, but, unfortunately, not Russian ballistic missiles.”
According to Zelensky, the main reason is the continued shortage of interceptor missiles.
“It is crucial that the world – above all the United States and our European partners – leaves the NATO summit in Ankara with strong decisions to strengthen our air defense and protect the lives of ordinary people.”
He added that Ukraine’s partners already possess the means to help.
“As long as Patriot missiles remain in our allies’ warehouses, Russia will continue striking residential buildings. The United States and Europe have enough strength to stop this terror.”
