Russia battered the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight ‌with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war that began in February 2022.

KYIV, Ukraine — One person was killed and eight others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv that included ballistic missiles, local authorities said. The attack began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and continued for several hours,

Russia's attack triggered a series of heavy explosions across the city, with Ukraine’s air force stating that 41 missiles of different types were used in the strike. Several areas were damaged, with fires breaking out across multiple locations.

Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 16 as the capital came under heavy bombardment. The assault comes amid Ukraine's Patriot missile shortages,

All fires caused by Russian attacks have already been extinguished The number of casualties from Russia's missile attack on Kyiv on the night of August 5 has risen to 26, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

US President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriots, the most effective means of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles, potentially bolstering Kyiv's defences against similar Russian strikes.

Russia launched a prolonged overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 16. The barrage deepened pressure on the capital as Ukraine grapples with strained Patriot air defences.