In the early hours of November 7, 2026, Russia launched ballistic missiles against Kyiv for the third time in a single day. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a ballistic missile threat at approximately 03:00, after which explosions rang out in the capital once again. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Air Force and the Kyiv City Military Administration.
Chronology of the Nighttime Wave of Strikes
The nighttime series of attacks began on the evening of November 6, when the enemy used ballistic weapons against the capital for the first time that day. The second strike occurred around 01:00, and the third at approximately 03:00. According to the Air Force, prior to the deployment of ballistic weaponry, corresponding threat warnings were issued, following which explosions were recorded in the city.
Casualties and Consequences
During the second attack, explosions were registered in the suburbs of Kyiv. The city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported that the enemy targeted infrastructure facilities, resulting in two injuries. Furthermore, on the night of November 7, a hostile drone destroyed a private residential building in the village of Bohdanivka, Kyiv region; rescuers pulled a man from beneath the rubble.
Zelenskyy's Warning and Arsenal Assessment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously warned of a potential attack of this nature, stating that Russia was preparing strikes against the country's bridges and energy infrastructure. According to an assessment by the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR), as of October 2026, the Russian Federation possessed up to 700 ballistic missiles, with production continuing to ramp up, according to the agency.
Context: The Ballistic Threat in 2026
The use of ballistic missiles against Kyiv is not an isolated episode: in October 2026, the capital already endured massive combined strikes utilizing various types of missiles and hundreds of drones. The threefold use of ballistics in a single night on November 6–7 indicates that the enemy continues to employ this class of weaponry to exert pressure on the infrastructure and population of major cities.
