Current:Home > InvestRussia targets Ukraine's capital Kyiv with "exceptional" missile barrage-LoTradeCoin
Russia targets Ukraine's capital Kyiv with "exceptional" missile barrage
View Date:2024-12-23 21:35:08
The capital city of Ukraine was hit by a barrage of Russian missiles overnight that officials described Tuesday as "exceptional in its density."
The Kyiv City Military Administration said the attack involved the "maximum number of attacking missiles in the shortest period of time," and that Russian forces likely used ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones to bombard the capital from multiple directions. Ukraine's air force later said 18 missiles were launched at around 3:30 a.m. local time.
The authorities did not provide information on casualties. The air force said all 18 missiles were shot down.
Residents were warned to stay away from windows and doors and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitchko said debris from some of the rockets had fallen in the center of the city, including on the zoo.
"It's such a relief to know Kyiv is under such a strong defense right now," Kyiv resident Kseniia told CBS News partner network BBC News, expressing gratitude to her country' international partners, including the U.S., for providing advanced air defense systems.
She said she was awoken by a "series of very loud explosions" early Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, there were unconfirmed reports Tuesday that another American military veteran had been killed in Ukraine.
Graphic video shared online purportedly showed the leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, displaying identity documents of a deceased American and the man's body.
The State Department said it was "aware of the reports of the death of a U.S. citizen in Bakhmut" and was "seeking additional information." It added that the department's "ability to verify reports of deaths of U.S. citizens in Ukraine is extremely limited."
- In:
- Wagner Group
- War
- Bakhmut
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Veterans
- Vladimir Putin
- U.S. Army
- Kyiv
Haley Ott is an international reporter for CBS News based in London.
TwitterveryGood! (916)
Related
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Good Try (Freestyle)
- Running from gossip, Ariana Madix finds relief in Broadway’s salacious musical, ‘Chicago’
- Ranking NFL playoff teams by viability: Who's best positioned to reach Super Bowl 58?
- A British postal scandal ruined hundreds of lives. The government plans to try to right those wrongs
- Massive dust storm reduces visibility, causes vehicle pileup on central California highway
- US and allies accuse Russia of using North Korean missiles against Ukraine, violating UN sanctions
- Modi’s beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives
- Greek prime minister says legislation allowing same-sex marriage will be presented soon
- Mechanic dies after being 'trapped' under Amazon delivery van at Florida-based center
- DJ Black Coffee injured in 'severe travel accident' while traveling to Argentina
Ranking
- Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods
- New funds will make investing in bitcoin easier. Here’s what you need to know
- Germany’s Scholz condemns alleged plot by far-right groups to deport millions if they take power
- Greek prime minister says legislation allowing same-sex marriage will be presented soon
- Darren Criss on why playing a robot in 'Maybe Happy Ending' makes him want to cry
- Missouri dad knew his teen son was having sex with teacher, official say. Now he's charged.
- Judge rules Alabama can move forward, become first state to perform nitrogen gas execution
- First endangered Florida panther death of 2024 reported after 13 killed last year
Recommendation
-
What is prize money for NBA Cup in-season tournament? Players get boost in 2024
-
New list scores TV, streaming series for on-screen and behind-the-scenes diversity and inclusion
-
New funds will make investing in bitcoin easier. Here’s what you need to know
-
Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like ‘Lucy,’ ‘Martin,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Thrones’
-
Georgia lawmaker proposes new gun safety policies after school shooting
-
Tired of waiting for the delayed Emmys? Our TV critic presents The Deggy Awards
-
DJ Black Coffee injured in 'severe travel accident' while traveling to Argentina
-
27 Rental Friendly Décor Hacks That Will Help You Get Your Deposit Back