Kyiv Explodes Under Russian Ballistic Missile Attack

Russian forces attacked Kyiv and Ukrainian territory with ballistic missiles overnight into September 24. Air raid alerts were declared in Kyiv and most regions due to the threat, with explosions reported in the capital. Around 1 a.m., the Air Force warned of Russian ballistic weaponry, prompting red-level danger alerts. Missiles were tracked moving toward Kyiv and the region, followed by a series of explosions. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported medics dispatched to the Solomianskyi district at 1:22 a.m., and the Air Force noted a renewed ballistic threat from Russia's Bryansk. Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters, stating the capital was under ballistic attack. The incident highlights ongoing Russian missile strikes targeting Ukrainian cities.