Ballistic missile strikes cause explosions in Kyiv
Russia launched a new wave of strikes against several major Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, on the morning of April 16, 2026. A relatively large group of missiles attacked Kyiv after 3 AM local time. The attack is part of a renewed offensive targeting major population centers, though Ukrainian air defense claims to have intercepted some of the incoming projectiles. Footage from earlier strikes shows fires burning in the city following ballistic missile impacts.
A new ballistic missile was reported inbound on Kyiv from Russia's Bryansk region.
Reports confirm that the explosions are occurring repeatedly in the same Kyiv district, indicating a coordinated series of attacks.
Missile detected inbound to Kyiv from Russia's Bryansk region.
The attack used Russian Iskander short‑range ballistic missiles, a detail not previously reported.
The threat has been cleared and the number of missile strikes is specified as four.
New reports confirm the attack also targeted Dnipropetrovsk region and describe widespread fires and explosions, with some missiles suspected of carrying cluster munitions.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed a 12-year-old child was killed and at least 10 people were injured, including emergency responders.
The incoming message adds that Dnipropetrovsk was also targeted in the strikes and that ballistic missiles with cluster munitions were likely used, causing numerous explosions in Kyiv.
A new wave of strikes is reported to be hitting several major Ukrainian cities on the morning of April 16, 2026.
New footage shows fires burning in Kyiv following the missile strike, confirming impact and damage in the capital.
A new report details a missile attack on Kyiv occurring specifically after 3 AM local time, describing it as a 'relatively large group'.