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Russian Ballistic Missile Attacks Target Kyiv, Causing Fires and Damage

Russian Ballistic Missile Attacks Target Kyiv, Causing Fires and Damage

First seen 12 Nov 2026, 04:43 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 04:44 UTC
  • •Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on November 12, 2026.
  • •Explosions and fires were reported across the city, prompting a heightened threat alert.
  • •This attack follows a previous major assault on November 7, targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

On November 12, 2026, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, triggering explosions and air raid sirens. The Ukrainian Air Force detected multiple missile threats approaching the capital, with explosions reported shortly after 1 a.m. The Kyiv City Military Administration declared a heightened threat level and urged residents to seek shelter. Fires were reported on Kyiv's left bank, but the extent of the damage remains unclear. This attack follows a previous assault on November 7, which involved 36 ballistic missiles targeting energy infrastructure, severely impacting electricity, heating, and water supplies in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for international support to strengthen air defense capabilities.

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2026-11-07
Previous missile attack on Kyiv
Russian forces targeted Kyiv with 36 ballistic missiles, severely impacting energy infrastructure and causing widespread outages.
NHK WORLD
2026-11-12
Ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched multiple ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing explosions and fires. Authorities urged residents to seek shelter.
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What areas were affected by the missile attacks?
The missile attacks primarily targeted Kyiv, with explosions reported across the city and fires on the left bank.
How has the Ukrainian government responded?
Ukrainian authorities declared a heightened threat level and urged residents to seek shelter during the attacks.
What was the impact of the previous attack on November 7?
The previous attack on November 7 targeted energy infrastructure, causing significant disruptions to electricity, heating, and water supplies.