Massive Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv and Multiple Ukrainian Districts
On May 24, 2026, Russia conducted one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, launching approximately 600 drones and 90 missiles, including a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. The strikes targeted Kyiv and every district of the capital, causing extensive damage to residential buildings, cultural institutions, and the Chernobyl disaster museum. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a significant portion of the incoming threats, but falling debris sparked multiple fires and killed two civilians.
Date: May 24, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 2
Displaced: 5,000
Source: NPR / cfpublic.org