Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missile attack on November 7

Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight on November 7, 2026, triggering explosions and air defense activity in the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed strikes on infrastructure, urging residents to stay in shelters. The attack began at 1:02 AM with launches from eastern directions, including Bryansk, Kursk, and Millerovo. Approximately 20 missiles targeted energy and heating systems in Kyiv and the region, with a second wave occurring around 3:30 AM. Six people were injured, including a 14-year-old child, with two hospitalized. Damage included partial destruction of a residential building in Solomenskyi district, a kindergarten building, and the North Bridge, which was closed to traffic. Energy facilities in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions were hit, causing severe power, heating, and water supply disruptions. A morning drone strike also damaged a private home in Darnytskyi district.