Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, firing 629 missiles and drones in the early hours of Thursday morning. At least 14 people were killed, including three children, making it the deadliest long-range attack on Kyiv since July and the second-largest strike on the capital this year.
Two Russian missiles directly hit the headquarters of the British Council and the European Union on Zhylyanska Street in Kyiv at 5:40 am. The two buildings are side by side, and the timing showed a calculated attempt to target them, as per The Telegraph report.
Aftermath videos shared with The Telegraph showed shattered glass, collapsed roofs, and debris across the street. The British Council in Kyiv, which runs English courses and educational programs, was badly damaged. Moscow earlier accused it of being a British intelligence cover. Scott McDonald, CEO of the British Council, said their guard was injured but stable. He added operations in Ukraine will continue “wherever possible”, as stated by The Telegraph.
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Russia has said it might talk with Donald Trump on peace efforts, but rejected any idea of Western forces in post-war Ukraine. Analysts say the strikes were meant to scare Britain and Europe from supporting Ukraine while boosting Kremlin propaganda that they are Moscow’s enemies.
President Zelensky called for tougher sanctions on Russia, saying: “For ignoring ceasefire offers and trying to avoid negotiations, new strong sanctions are needed.” Von der Leyen also pushed for the EU to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence and rebuilding. Kyiv’s military administration said damage was reported in 20 locations across seven districts, as per the report by The Telegraph.
Russia used a mix of Iranian-designed drones, decoy drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles in the attack. One missile struck a five-storey apartment building in Darnytskyi district, where at least 8 bodies were pulled from the rubble (local authorities said). Zelensky warned more victims may still be trapped.
The strike also hit Nova Poshta’s central Kyiv depot, injuring at least three staff members and disrupting postal services. During the bombardment, Polish and NATO fighter jets were scrambled to secure alliance borders from possible missile and drone spillover, as reported by The Telegraph.
Russia fired missiles at the British Council and EU buildings in Kyiv to send a political message and weaken European support for Ukraine.
Q2. How many people died in the Russian missile attack on Kyiv?
At least 14 people, including three children, were killed in the Russian missile strike on Kyiv.
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Two Russian missiles directly hit the headquarters of the British Council and the European Union on Zhylyanska Street in Kyiv at 5:40 am. The two buildings are side by side, and the timing showed a calculated attempt to target them, as per The Telegraph report.
British Council building attack in Kyiv
Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, accused Vladimir Putin of “sabotaging peace” after confirming the strike on the British Council building. António Costa, president of the European Council, confirmed the EU mission was damaged, calling it a “deliberate Russian strike.” Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission president, said the missiles landed within 50 metres of the EU’s delegation.Aftermath videos shared with The Telegraph showed shattered glass, collapsed roofs, and debris across the street. The British Council in Kyiv, which runs English courses and educational programs, was badly damaged. Moscow earlier accused it of being a British intelligence cover. Scott McDonald, CEO of the British Council, said their guard was injured but stable. He added operations in Ukraine will continue “wherever possible”, as stated by The Telegraph.
EU mission damaged by Russian missiles
Inside the EU offices, pictures showed windows blown out and roofs collapsed. Katarina Mathernova, EU ambassador in Kyiv, said: “The war touched the European Union. And no one will convince me this was not Putin’s intention.” The attack came during major international diplomacy efforts to end the war after more than three years. Britain and the EU are pushing for security guarantees that could include European troops in Ukraine.ALSO READ: Italian F-35 fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft in first Baltic Air Policing mission
Russia has said it might talk with Donald Trump on peace efforts, but rejected any idea of Western forces in post-war Ukraine. Analysts say the strikes were meant to scare Britain and Europe from supporting Ukraine while boosting Kremlin propaganda that they are Moscow’s enemies.
President Zelensky called for tougher sanctions on Russia, saying: “For ignoring ceasefire offers and trying to avoid negotiations, new strong sanctions are needed.” Von der Leyen also pushed for the EU to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence and rebuilding. Kyiv’s military administration said damage was reported in 20 locations across seven districts, as per the report by The Telegraph.
Russia used a mix of Iranian-designed drones, decoy drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles in the attack. One missile struck a five-storey apartment building in Darnytskyi district, where at least 8 bodies were pulled from the rubble (local authorities said). Zelensky warned more victims may still be trapped.
The strike also hit Nova Poshta’s central Kyiv depot, injuring at least three staff members and disrupting postal services. During the bombardment, Polish and NATO fighter jets were scrambled to secure alliance borders from possible missile and drone spillover, as reported by The Telegraph.
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Q1. Why did Russia target the British Council and EU buildings in Kyiv?Russia fired missiles at the British Council and EU buildings in Kyiv to send a political message and weaken European support for Ukraine.
Q2. How many people died in the Russian missile attack on Kyiv?
At least 14 people, including three children, were killed in the Russian missile strike on Kyiv.
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