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Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv, Killing Three Including a Child

On September 30, 2026, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv using drones and long-range missiles, resulting in at least three deaths and seven injuries. Ukrainian authorities confirmed civilian homes, warehouses, and energy infrastructure were hit. Regional governor Tymur Tkachenko urged citizens to heed air alerts and stay in shelters.

According to Oslobo-enje, the attack killed three people, including a child. Infobae reported at least three deaths and seven injuries, but did not specify the age of the child. The attack occurred at night, with Ukrainian authorities stating that the bombings targeted civilian areas. The regional governor, Tymur Tkachenko, issued warnings to residents to take shelter and heed air alerts. The sources differ on the age of the child among the dead, with Oslobo-enje explicitly mentioning a child, while Infobae does not specify the age of the deceased.

Where Sources Diverge

oslobo-enje mentions a child among the dead, while infobae does not specify the age of the deceased.

oslobo-enje

Among the dead is a child

infobae

at least three dead and seven injured

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Sources

IndependentOslobođenjeSep 30, 10:45 AM
Three people killed in severe Russian attacks on Kyiv: Among the dead is a child

Difficult night for Ukraine

IndependentinfobaeSep 30, 10:33 AM
Russia launched a new massive attack with drones and long-range missiles against Kyiv: at least three dead and seven injured

Ukrainian authorities reported that the nighttime bombings hit the capital and impacted civilian homes, warehouses, and energy infrastructure. "Do not ignore air alerts and remain in shelters," warned the regional governor, Tymur Tkachenko