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Ballistic missiles, particularly the Iskander-M and S-400, have been a key component of Russia's ongoing military aggression towards Ukraine. With attacks on critical infrastructure and civilian areas in cities like Kyiv and Poltava, these missiles pose a significant threat. Ukrainian air defense systems have been partially successful, intercepting some of these threats, but the frequent and targeted nature of these strikes continues to challenge Ukraine's defense capabilities. The international community remains concerned about the proliferation of missile attacks and their devastating impact on Ukrainian society.
What recent ballistic missile attacks has Ukraine faced?
Ukraine has faced numerous ballistic missile attacks from Russia, with significant recent strikes occurring in regions such as Kyiv and Poltava. These attacks often involve the use of Iskander-M and S-400 missiles, causing both infrastructural damage and casualties, while challenging Ukraine’s defense systems.
How has Ukraine responded to the ballistic missile threat?
Ukraine has bolstered its air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, to intercept and neutralize threats. While some missiles have been successfully destroyed, the high frequency and evolving tactics of Russian attacks make comprehensive defense challenging.
What is the international response to Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine?
The international community, including NATO and EU countries, has condemned Russia's ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine. Various nations have provided Ukraine with military support, including defensive weaponry and technological assistance, to enhance its defensive capabilities.
What measures has Ukraine taken to protect its cities against ballistic missiles?
Ukraine has implemented measures such as reinforced air defense systems, early warning alerts, and strategic deployment of defense units around key cities. Furthermore, Ukraine is cooperating with its allies to improve its missile interception technologies.
What are the implications of these missile attacks on Ukraine's civilian population?
Ballistic missile attacks have severe implications, including civilian casualties, psychological stress, and displacement. Infrastructure damage has disrupted daily life, impacting water, electricity, and medical services, thereby exacerbating humanitarian concerns.
How are air defense systems performing against ballistic missile threats in Ukraine?
Air defense systems in Ukraine have been partially successful, managing to intercept a significant portion of incoming ballistic and strike drones. However, the sheer volume and unpredictability of attacks pose ongoing challenges to these systems.
What are the latest ballistic missile types used by Russia in the conflict?
Russia has employed Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, along with Onyx and Zircon missiles. These missiles are known for their destructive capability, posing serious threats to Ukrainian military and civilian targets.
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In Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, unexploded ballistic missile that fell near residential buildings is being defused. PHOTOS In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, the police and the State Emergency Service are carrying out a complex operation to defuse an unexploded ballistic missile, discovered amongst residential buildings, which the enemy fired at the capital last night. 5 595 9 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
Enemy launched ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: three people have been killed, there are casualties and damage in three districts (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of Tuesday 29 September, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and strike drones. 9 166 14 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv Massive combined attack
Russia attacked industrial facilities in three cities in Dnipropetrovsk region: there are casualties (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 22 September, Russia launched night-time attacks on industrial facilities in Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Pavlohrad. Three people were injured in Dnipro, and fires broke out. 6 367 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region
Defence forces have destroyed Russian S-400 system that was firing ballistic missiles at Kyiv. PHOTO In Russia’s Bryansk region, Ukraine’s Defence Forces appear to have destroyed one of the S-400 Triumf launchers Russia had used to strike Kyiv with ballistic missiles. 5 146 26 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Zelenskyy on Russian Federation’s massive attack: Very good results in shooting down cruise missiles; it’s particularly difficult with ballistic missiles. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kyiv and the surrounding region, as well as in many other regions, work has been ongoing since last night to deal with the aftermath of the Russian attack. 5 004 25 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Massive combined attack
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 267 drones and missiles: air defence shot down 233 UAVs. INFOGRAPHICS Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 267 strike UAVs and two missiles. Air defence systems shot down and neutralised 233 enemy drones, with strikes recorded at 15 locations. 1 730 18 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force
Russia attacked Boryspil region with ballistic missiles: 2 people killed, 8 injured, gas stations and warehouses damaged (updated). PHOTOS On the afternoon of August 22, 2026, the enemy launched another ballistic missile attack on the Kyiv region. 5 532 14 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kyiv region
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kremenchuk district: fires at two industrial plants have been extinguished. PHOTOS Rescue workers have extinguished fires at industrial sites in the Kremenchuk district caused by an enemy missile attack. 1 249 1 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
Enemy struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles: two people injured, destruction and large-scale fire at market in Obolonskyi district. VIDEO+PHOTOS Two people were injured as a result of the Russian shelling of Kyiv overnight. 7 925 24 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Situation is worst in Obolon and Sviatoshyn: air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated critically following Russian attack As a result of the large-scale fires that broke out following yet another round of combined shelling by the Russian Federation, a significant deterioration in air quality has been recorded across Kyiv. 5 759 10 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
’Nova Poshta’ branch has been destroyed in Obolonskyi district of Kyiv as result of Russian attack. VIDEO+PHOTOS During the Russian Federation’s night-time attack on Kyiv, Russian troops virtually destroyed a ‘Nova Poshta’ branch in the Obolonskyi district of the capital. 8 339 4 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
Consequences of Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: one person killed, 24 injured, fires contained. PHOTOS On the night of 5 August, the enemy carried out a massive drone and ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. The Russian strike caused fires and destruction in the Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi and Desnianskyi districts of the capital. 5 117 6 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: damage reported in seven districts; in Solomyanskyi, flats have been partially destroyed; in Darnytskyi, 13 high-rise blocks have been damaged. PHOTOS Overall, the effects of the ballistic attack on Kyiv have been reported in the Holosiivskyi, Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Pecherskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Solomianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of the capital. 4 635 45 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv
Russian night-time ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: three people injured. PHOTOS Three people were injured as a result of a night-time enemy attack on Kyiv. 3 693 3 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Consequences of Russia’s ballistic missile attack on Kyiv: warehouse has burnt down and there is damage. PHOTOS Last night, the capital came under enemy shelling once again, resulting in fires in the Desnianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. 11 405 7 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Clean-up operations are ongoing following Russia’s ballistic attack on Kyiv: number of injured has now risen to 15. PHOTOS Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the Russian attack on the capital are continuing: according to updated information, the number of casualties has risen to 15. 4 215 17 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Russia carried out one of its most massive ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, firing over 40 missiles, – Zelenskyy. VIDEO+PHOTOS Overnight, Russia carried out one of its most intense ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv. The enemy fired more than 40 missiles of various types, the majority of which were aimed at the capital, as well as 120 attack drones. 7 087 71 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv Massive combined attack
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv overnight: one person killed, eight injured. Fires have engulfed five districts of capital. PHOTOS One person has been killed and a further eight injured as a result of the Russian Federation’s nighttime attack on Kyiv. Russian forces struck the capital with ballistic missiles. 8 642 23 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Russian attack on Kyiv: two dead, six injured, including 16-year-old boy. PHOTOS Two people were killed and six others injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, including a 16-year-old boy. Three of the injured were taken to hospital. 7 796 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russian attack on Kyiv: warehouse and cars were on fire, boarding school was damaged. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, fires broke out in the Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi districts. Debris has also been reported to have fallen, causing damage to a boarding school, a block of flats and a detached house. 7 634 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Zelenskyy on night-time strike on Kyiv: Hits were recorded even before air-raid alert was sounded; ballistic missiles were not intercepted. PHOTO Eleven people were injured in Kyiv during a Russian attack overnight, including a child. Civilian infrastructure had already been hit before the air-raid alert was sounded. 7 055 81 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Consequences of Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: number of victims has increased to 11, fires broke out (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS This is the third time this week that Russia has carried out targeted shelling of Kyiv. Hits and fires have been reported in the city’s Solomyanskyi, Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. 12 622 34 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: 8 people injured, including child. There has been damage in 4 districts. PHOTO On the night of Friday 10 July 2026, Russian forces launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv. Explosions were heard across the capital. 4 396 2 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Russian troops hit Odesa region with ballistic missiles: two killed, 15 wounded, enterprise damaged. PHOTOS Today, July 1, during the day, the enemy launched a ballistic missile strike on the Odesa region. 3 338 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region
Russia’s night-time attack on Kyiv: the warhead of missile that fell near high-rise block has been recovered. PHOTOS Following a night-time enemy attack in the Darnytskyi district of the capital, Kyiv police bomb disposal experts recovered the warhead of a rocket that had fallen right next to a high-rise residential block. 4 252 7 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Aftermath of Russian Federation’s night-time attack on Kyiv has been dealt with: garages and cars were on fire. PHOTOS Rescue workers have dealt with the aftermath of the Russian Federation’s nighttime attack on Kyiv. 4 256 1 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Enemy launched ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, three dead, over 20 wounded, industrial infrastructure damaged (updated). PHOTO On the morning of June 23, 2026, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 5 870 6 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kryvyi Rih Explosions in Kryvyi Rih
US has successfully test-fired Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. PHOTO The United States has conducted a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) without a nuclear warhead, stating that "this is not a response to global events". 5 359 27 Previously in trend: Intercontinental ballistic missile U.S. nuclear tests
Fire Point presents mock-ups of FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles at conference in Rzeszow. PHOTO At a security conference in Rzeszów, Poland, the defence company Fire Point publicly unveiled mock-ups of its FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles for the first time. 9 553 118 Previously in trend: Ballistic missiles production in Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine with 219 drones and 25 missiles: There must be more protection of life from these strikes, - Zelenskyy. PHOTO Russia struck Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and surrounding regions with 219 drones and 25 missiles. Power plants and substations were damaged, and repair crews are currently working to restore power. 1 487 18 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Massive combined attack
Russia attacked Dnipro: among wounded are infant and 4-year-old child (updated). PHOTO On the night of 12 February, Russia attacked Dnipro with ballistic missiles and drones. A series of powerful explosions rocked the city. 3 136 4 Previously in trend: Attack on Dnipro
Fragments of Russia’s "Oreshnik" used to attack Lviv region: details from SSU. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has shown fragments of the Oreshnik missile used by Russian occupiers to attack the Lviv region. 22 799 81 Previously in trend: Oreshnik missile strike on Lviv
Nighttime missile attack on Kyiv: fires and falling debris, 28 injured, including two children (updated). PHOTOS On the night of December 27, Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv with missiles and strike drones. A series of explosions rocked the capital. 23 405 134 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv
Search and rescue operations have been completed in Desnianskyi district of Kyiv: six people were killed. Five people were injured, including one child. PHOTOS Rescuers have completed search and rescue operations at the site of the Russian strike in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. 3 420 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Massive combined attack
Consequences of Russian Federation’s ballistic missile strike on Mykolaiv: one person killed, 19 wounded, including child. PHOTOS One person was killed in the morning ballistic missile strike by the Russian Federation on Mykolaiv. 5 596 11 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region
One person was killed and 10 wounded in Russian attack on Kyiv - Kyiv City Military Administration (updated) On the night of Saturday, 25 October 2025, the Russian Federation attacked the capital of Ukraine with ballistic missiles. 12 330 28 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack
At night, enemy launched massive attack on Kharkiv with KABs and ballistic missiles: there are casualties and fires have broken out. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of Wednesday, 1 October 2025, Russian troops massively attacked Kharkiv with ballistic missiles and KABs. 5 976 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv
Ukrainian drones destroy six Iskander missile system vehicles in Russia’s Krasnodar region – Defence Express. PHOTOS Ukrainian long-range drones have destroyed six vehicles belonging to a Russian Iskander tactical missile system. 26 801 34 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Russian forces launched a massive attack on Mykolaiv with ballistic missiles and "Shahed" drones, targeting industrial infrastructure and causing fires. PHOTOS On the morning of 20 September, the enemy launched a massive combined attack on Mykolaiv with ballistic missiles and Shahed UAVs. Industrial infrastructure came under attack, and fires broke out. 1 815 2 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region
Russians strike Kharkiv with ballistic missile, casualties reported, - mayor. PHOTO REPORT (updated) On the evening of 17 August, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with a ballistic missile. 7 422 21 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Russian forces strike Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi with ballistic missiles: educational institution destroyed, 3 killed, 14 injured (updated). PHOTOS On June 23, 2025, the enemy launched a ballistic missile attack on the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in the Odesa region. 9 598 25 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region
Iran attacks Haifa in northern Israel with ballistic missiles: casualties reported. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On Friday, June 20, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Explosions were heard in Haifa, a city in the north of the country. 9 404 63 Previously in trend: Israeli attacks on Iran
Iran fires over 100 missiles at Israel: explosions erupt in Tel Aviv. VIDEO+PHOTOS Iran attacks Israel with dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles in response to air strikes on the night of 13 June. There are explosions in Tel Aviv. 28 289 275 Previously in trend: Israeli attacks on Iran
Air defence forces shot down 6 of 14 Iskander-M/KN-23 missiles and neutralised 245 "Shaheds" - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 24 May, Russia attacked Ukraine with 14 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, as well as 250 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of decoy drones. Some of them were neutralised. 3 990 7 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force
Russian forces launch combined strike on Kyiv: 8 injured, fires in three districts. PHOTOS On the night of 24 May, Russian invaders attacked Kyiv with UAVs and ballistic missiles. Aftermath of the shelling is being cleared up in several districts of the capital. 15 898 73 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv
Massive attack on Kyiv: rescuers eliminated consequences of Russian shelling. PHOTOS Rescuers have completed work to eliminate the consequences of the Russian shelling of the capital on the night of 7 May 2025. 2 846 2
Enemy attacked Kyiv with ballistic missile and 28 "Shahed" drones, - KCMA. PHOTOS On the night of 7 May, Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles and enemy strike UAVs. Since the beginning of the day, 1 ballistic target and 28 Russian drones have been spotted in the airspace of the capital and its environs. 5 579 12 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv Missile attack on Kyiv
Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy outskirts kills 3, including child - RMA. PHOTOS On May 6, Russians struck the outskirts of Sumy with a ballistic missile. 5 091 25 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region
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