Russia Launches Nighttime Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least 12, Injuring 16
On May 14, 2026, Russia launched a nighttime attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killing at least 12 people and injuring 16. Ukrainian President Zelensky ordered a military response. The attack included drone and missile strikes, following a daytime attack that killed at least six people.
Where Sources Diverge
Ukrinform initially reported one death and 16 injuries, later updating the death toll to 12.
One killed, 16 injured
Death toll climbs to 12
Le Monde reported at least three deaths, while Kyiv Independent reported at least nine, including a child.
At least three people killed
At least 9, including child
Euronews reported one death, while Ukrinform later reported 12 deaths, including two children.
Killing at least one
Death toll climbs to 12, including two children
Sources
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky orders military response after Russian mass attack on Kyiv kills at least 12 The Kyiv Independent
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: Death toll climbs to 12, including two children Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills at least three people Le Monde.fr
One killed, 16 injured in massive overnight attack on Kyiv Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
The drone and missile attack comes hours after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had killed at least six people.
Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 9, including child | Zelensky tells military to prepare response The Kyiv Independent