Timeline: Russia Deploys 10 Strategic Bombers; Kyiv Under Large-Scale Attack

Kyiv is under attack, resulting in 11 injured and one death.

Explosions continue to be heard throughout Kyiv as Russian forces launch drone and missile strikes on the city.

Kyiv's military and political leader, Tetiana Chervonchenko, stated: "Air defense units near Kyiv's suburbs are currently engaging incoming targets. Attack drones may still be heading toward Kyiv’s urban areas, and there remains a possibility of multi-branch coordinated attacks over the coming days."

04:33 Mayor Klychko reports: A nine-story residential building in Darnytsia district has been hit, with floors one through six severely damaged.

04:28 Ukrainian Air Force alerts: A group of jet-powered drones detected in northern Chernihiv Oblast, flying south toward Kyiv.

04:17 Klychko says: A market in Shevchenkivskyi district caught fire due to falling debris; a five-story residential building in Darnytsia district is on fire, with partial structural damage.

04:07 Tetiana Chervonchenko confirms: One civilian has died as a result of this enemy attack.

03:51 Klychko reports: 11 injured individuals have already been admitted to hospitals across Kyiv for treatment.

03:38 Klychko announces: Debris fell near a residential building in Darnytsia district, trapping one household inside; multiple private homes in the area are on fire.

Similar fires broke out in residential properties in Sviatoshyn district, while another private residence was struck by debris, leaving occupants trapped inside.

At that time, a total of six injured people were recorded citywide, all of whom had been transported to medical facilities by emergency personnel.

03:11 Klychko states two injured individuals from Shevchenkivskyi district have been admitted to hospitals in Kyiv for treatment.

03:05 Ukrainian Air Force reports: Multiple groups of cruise missiles are approaching Kyiv from the east.

02:53 Chervonchenko says: Fires have broken out near two residential areas in Pechersk district; a fire also occurred near an administrative building in Solomyanskyi district.

02:46 Klychko reports: A first-aid outpost in Shevchenkivskyi district sustained damage; five injured individuals, including medical staff and drivers, were treated on-site, one of whom is in critical condition.

02:36 Klychko says: A nine-story residential building in Zhytomyrskyi (Dnipro) district has been destroyed, with people trapped inside; rescue teams have arrived at the scene.

02:23 Klychko states preliminary counts indicate five injured people in Shevchenkivskyi district; emergency responders are currently managing the situation on site.

A high-rise residential building in Holosheevskyi district has caught fire on its rooftop; emergency services have rushed to the location.

02:01 Klychko issues a statement: Kyiv is under combined ballistic missile and drone attacks, with continuous explosions echoing across the city as enemy forces persistently target Kyiv with missiles.

01:59 Ukrainian border air defense authorities issue alert: Ballistic missiles are en route from the east toward Kyiv.

01:12 Air Force warns: Risk of ballistic weapons incoming from the north.

23:51 Chervonchenko reports: A hotel in Shevchenkivskyi district caught fire during the attack.

23:42 Telegram channel "Vanyuk from Mykolaiv" reports: Approximately ten Russian strategic bombers have taken off. Depending on their missile launch positions, missiles are expected to enter Ukrainian airspace between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM.

23:39 Klychko says: A three-story non-residential structure in Shevchenkivskyi district caught fire on its roof; drone debris fell near a private residence in Zhytomyrskyi district but did not trigger a fire.

18:06 Zelenskyy says: Our intelligence agencies have confirmed that Russia is preparing a new large-scale offensive. I urge all Ukrainians today to remain extremely cautious: protect yourselves, your families, and children. When air raid sirens sound, immediately seek shelter in designated bunkers and strictly monitor air defense warning signals. We are fully aware that Putin has been preparing a large-scale attack against Ukraine for some time, and tonight we face this imminent threat.

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