National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Russia’s Missile-and-Drone Barrage Keeps Kyiv Under Constant Threat

Russia launched another wave of ballistic missiles and jet-propelled drones at Kyiv, deepening anxiety in the Ukrainian capital and underscoring Moscow’s ability to sustain long-range pressure despite battlefield attrition. The strikes, which also hit a scientific institution and sparked fires in the city center, highlight the widening reach of Russia’s air campaign and the strain it places on Ukraine’s air defenses, emergency services and civilian morale.