In brief

• Russian forces struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, leading to reported casualties .
• President Zelensky stated that Russia has fired more than 100 ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its region in the last two weeks .
• The State University of Trade and Economics sustained damage to its academic buildings and dormitories from Russian shelling .

Casualties and Damage in the Capital

Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that an administrative building in the Podilskyi district was struck, and two other non-residential structures were damaged (Kyiv’s State University of Trade and Economics damaged, no students or staff killed – Ukrinform) (Russian nighttime attack on Kyiv causes several hits, including on administrative building – Ukrinform).

Impact on Education and Health

City officials reported damage to educational institutions and medical facilities resulting from the attack (Zelensky on overnight attack: Russia targeted energy, logistics, and urban infrastructure almost everywhere – Ukrinform) (Russian attack on Kyiv kills one person and injures 14 – Ukrinform) (Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv kills one, injures 10 and damages medical facilities and school – Ukrinform). Injured persons were transported to hospitals, and rescue efforts continued at the affected locations.

Pattern of Aggression

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia has launched over 100 ballistic missiles against Kyiv and its surrounding areas within the last two weeks (Zelensky: Russia fires over 100 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, region in two weeks – Ukrinform). Zelensky also asserted that the lack of timely delivery of interceptors for Ukraine's Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems directly assists Russia in achieving its goals (Zelensky after Russian strike on Kyiv: Delays in air defense support Ukraine enable terrorism – Ukrinform).

Summary of Incidents

• One person died and approximately ten people were injured in the recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv.
• The State University of Trade and Economics suffered damage to its academic buildings and dormitories.
• President Zelensky reported that over 100 ballistic missiles were fired at Kyiv and its region in the past two weeks.

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