Russia strikes Kyiv and Poltava region with ballistic and cruise missiles

Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles overnight and early Friday, October 30, striking Kyiv and the Poltava region. The assault caused fires and damage in multiple areas. In Kremenchuk, explosions were heard around 3 a.m. as ballistic missiles targeted the city. The regional military administration reported an industrial enterprise was hit. Cruise missiles were also directed at the city near 6 a.m. In Kyiv, an air raid alert was issued, with a fire reported in the Obolon district from drone debris. The attacks follow a missile strike on Kyiv on the evening of October 29 that killed one person. Additionally, a Russian drone attack on a train at Dnipro station on October 29 killed 14 people and injured 14 others.