UkraineKyiv, Ukraine
Russian ballistic missile strike kills 4 in Kyiv
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:18 UTC · 1 source
Russian forces launched a night attack on Kyiv using Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, striking the capital's Obolonskyi district. The strike targeted civilian infrastructure, damaging car dealerships, a tire service center, and parked cars belonging to Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Ducati. Ukrainian officials reported that the attack resulted in four fatalities and left 60 people injured. The strike represents a continued escalation of ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Key Details
Missiles used: Iskander-M/KN-23
Location: Obolonskyi district, Kyiv
Casualties: 4 killed, 60 injured
Damaged entities: Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Ducati dealerships/service centers
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:18 UTC · First reported: 8h ago