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Russia Launches Over 1,500 Drones and 56 Missiles on Kyiv, Killing At Least 10 and Wounding Dozens

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported over 1,500 attack drones and 56 missiles were launched. Ukrainian air defense systems neutralized 41 missiles and 652 drones during the attack.

Russia conducted a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv, targeting the capital and regions far from the front lines. Ukrainian officials, including Zelensky, stated that over 1,500 attack drones and 56 missiles were launched during the attack. The number of casualties varied between sources, with some reporting 10 dead and others 14 dead with over 80 injured. Ukrainian air defense systems managed to neutralize 41 missiles and 652 drones, according to Ukrinform. The attack occurred after a three-day ceasefire expired, with Russia intensifying its strikes on Kyiv and other regions. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck Russia's air defense system, communications complex, and drone command post, while Ukrainian drones destroyed a Be-200 amphibious aircraft and struck a Ka-27 helicopter in Yeysk, Russia.

Where Sources Diverge

The number of casualties varies between sources, with some reporting 1 death and 31 injured, others 10 dead, and others 14 dead with over 80 injured.

npr

1 killed, 31 injured

the-hindu

1 killed, 31 injured

bbc-world

16 killed, including two children

scmp

14 killed, over 80 injured

rte

6 killed

afp

10 killed

dw

10 dead

france24

6 killed

The number of drones and missiles launched varies between sources, with some reporting over 800 drones and 56 missiles, others over 1,500 drones, and others 652 drones and 41 missiles neutralized.

the-hindu

670 attack drones, 56 missiles

scmp

1,560 drones, 670 drones and 56 missiles

ukrinform

41 missiles, 652 drones neutralized

france24

800 drones

rte

800 drones

dw

hundreds of drones

Timelines

Sources

StateUkrinformMay 15, 11:55 AM
Ukrainian drones destroy Be-200 amphibious aircraft and strike Ka-27 helicopter in Yeysk, Russia - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

Ukrainian drones destroy Be-200 amphibious aircraft and strike Ka-27 helicopter in Yeysk, Russia  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

StateUkrinformMay 15, 04:32 AM
Russians attack UN humanitarian mission cars in Kherson with drone - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

Russians attack UN humanitarian mission cars in Kherson with drone  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

PublicFrance 24May 14, 11:27 PM
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows

Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least 10 people and further shredded hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 14, 09:11 PM
Ukraine: Over 20 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest strikes hitting a Kyiv apartment block.

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 14, 09:11 PM
Ukraine: 8 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest strikes hitting a Kyiv apartment block, killing eight.

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 14, 09:11 PM
Ukraine: 10 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest strikes hitting a Kyiv apartment block, killing eight.

IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 14, 06:19 PM
Is Vladimir Putin getting tired of Russia's war in Ukraine? - The Kyiv Independent

Is Vladimir Putin getting tired of Russia's war in Ukraine?  The Kyiv Independent

IndependentStraits TimesMay 14, 06:04 PM
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing seven and denting peace hopes - The Straits Times

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing seven and denting peace hopes  The Straits Times

StateUkrinformMay 14, 05:39 PM
Ukrainian USFs hit Russia’s air defense system, communications complex, drone command post - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

Ukrainian USFs hit Russia’s air defense system, communications complex, drone command post  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

PublicBBC WorldMay 14, 05:16 PM
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes

Two children are among at least 16 killed in Ukraine's capital in massive Russian drone and missile attacks, officials say.

PublicFrance 24May 14, 02:52 PM
Russia pummels Ukraine, hitting regions far from the front lines

Russia is intensifying its daytime attacks on Ukraine, including on regions sometimes far from the front lines. On Wednesday, Moscow launched at least 800 drones against Ukraine, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The attacks continued into Thursday morning, killing at least six people and wounding dozens of others. Story by Simon Moritz and Camille Corcoran.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostMay 14, 01:10 PM
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace

Russia unleashed the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a two-day period since the war began, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities across the country with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia had launched more than 1,560 drones since the start of Wednesday. Overnight on ‌Thursday, Moscow fired more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles against Ukraine, he said. Air defence units shot down 41 missiles and 652 drones...

IndependentNew York TimesMay 14, 12:24 PM
Russia Pummels Kyiv After Putin Hints That War Could End Soon

At least one person was killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile strike, the latest in a series of attacks since a three-day truce expired on Monday.

IndependentThe HinduMay 14, 12:20 PM
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31; Ukraine ties attack to Trump-Xi summit

President Zelenskyy said Russia had launched more than 670 attack drones, 56 missiles in the attack

PublicBBC WorldMay 14, 11:13 AM
Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say

Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building hit overnight in Kyiv.

PublicRTEMay 14, 10:37 AM
One dead, 31 wounded as Kyiv pummeled by Russian strikes

Russia has pummeled the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and several other regions in a ⁠massive aerial attack, officials have said, killing at least one person and wounding dozens.

WireAFPMay 14, 10:27 AM
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 and denting peace hopes - France 24

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 and denting peace hopes  France 24

IndependentFinancial TimesMay 14, 10:23 AM
Russia pummels Ukraine with missiles and drones as ceasefire collapses - Financial Times

Russia pummels Ukraine with missiles and drones as ceasefire collapses  Financial Times

PublicFrance 24May 14, 10:01 AM
Russia pounds Kyiv and cities across Ukraine in massive air attack

Russia pummeled the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and ​several other regions in a massive aerial attack involving drones and ballistic missiles, killing at least one person and wounding dozens, local officials said Thursday.

StateUkrinformMay 14, 09:59 AM
Air defense neutralizes 41 missiles, 652 drones in massive overnight attack on Ukraine - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

Air defense neutralizes 41 missiles, 652 drones in massive overnight attack on Ukraine  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

PublicNPRMay 14, 09:21 AM
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31

Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 31. Local authorities report damage across six districts.

WireReutersMay 14, 04:32 AM
Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days - Reuters

Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days  Reuters

IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 14, 12:13 AM
Russia launches over 800 drones in daytime mass attack on Ukraine, at least 14 killed, over 80 injured - The Kyiv Independent

Russia launches over 800 drones in daytime mass attack on Ukraine, at least 14 killed, over 80 injured  The Kyiv Independent

PublicFrance 24May 13, 09:07 PM
Russia unleashes deadly daylight drone blitz across Ukraine

A sweeping daytime Russian drone assault killed at least six people and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Wednesday, marking a shift in Moscow’s bombardment tactics. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 800 drones were launched, accusing Russia of timing the attack to coincide with US President Donald Trump’s visit to China.

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 13, 08:13 PM
Russia unleashes fatal barrage of drones at Ukraine

At least six people have died in Ukraine, after Russia launched hundreds of drones as far as Ukraine's western regions bordering NATO.

PublicRTEMay 13, 08:00 PM
Daytime Russian barrage of 800 drones kills 6 in Ukraine

A daytime Russian drone barrage mainly targeting western Ukraine killed at least six people and wounded dozens, the Ukrainian president said, in what appeared to be a pivot in Moscow's aerial bombardment strategy.

PublicBBC WorldMay 13, 06:51 PM
Russian drone attacks kill 13 in Ukraine after ceasefire expires

Attacks are continuing after Ukraine's president warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes throughout Wednesday.

PublicBBC WorldMay 13, 02:21 PM
Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.