Russia Slams Kyiv in Mass Missile, Drone Attack on Putin's 74th Birthday
Three production and storage facilities were damaged in the Obukhiv District, and fires were contained after the overnight drone and missile attack, officials said.
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Russia launched a combined attack of drones and ballistic missiles against the Kyiv region, damaging three production and storage facilities in the Obukhiv District.
- The latest bombardments coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday, following warnings from President Volodymyr Zelensky that intelligence indicated Russia was preparing a massive nationwide strike.
- Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, reported on Telegram that strikes damaged three production and storage facilities, a truck, and a trailer in Obukhiv District.
- Two people were killed in Kyiv during the overnight attacks, while a separate Russian strike in the Kirovohrad region resulted in one fatality.
- Zelensky appealed to European allies for the political will to continue providing vital air defence support as emergency services address the aftermath of the strikes.
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Russia massively attacked Kiev with missiles and drones on Tuesday night towards Wednesday, right on the day Vladimir Putin turns 74. The strikes targeted several areas of the capital of Ukraine, where strong explosions, fires and damage have been reported.
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