On the night of August 5, the capital of Ukraine was struck again. Russia launched a massive barrage of ballistic missiles at Kyiv, resulting in a loud series of explosions in the city. The situation is developing rapidly: an air raid alert was declared at 00:20, and just two minutes later, the first strikes were heard.
Timeline of the attack
According to reports from the Kyiv City Military Administration and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the threat of ballistic weapons required immediate notification of residents. The official statement urged citizens of the capital to urgently head to the nearest shelters and remain there until the signal was cancelled.
Simultaneously with the alert, air defense systems detected missile launches. At 00:22, the first series of explosions was heard in Kyiv. A few minutes later, new launches were detected, and powerful strikes continued in the city.
Government response and air defense operations
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the information about the ongoing attack. In his statement, he noted that the capital's air defense forces are actively working to intercept threats. According to him, Kyiv and the surrounding region are under attack by ballistic missiles, with new munitions continuing to fly towards the city.
As of 00:29, air raid alerts continue to be received in most regions of Ukraine, indicating the scale of the enemy's operation.
