Russian Attack on Kyiv Residential Building Kills Two, Injures Seven, Officials Report

Russian strike on Kyiv residential building kills two and injures seven. Officials confirm casualties as attacks continue across Ukraine.

Editorial Desk

October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — A Russian missile or drone strike hit a high-rise residential building in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district, killing at least two people and injuring seven others, according to local authorities.

The attack occurred overnight, with officials reporting that a 14-year-old boy was among the dead. The blast also damaged nearby infrastructure, including a maternity hospital and a diagnostic center, causing widespread disruption in the capital.

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Ukrainian officials have documented multiple attacks in recent weeks, with at least seven fatalities and over 50 injured in Kyiv since late September. The ongoing strikes have led to power outages and structural damage across several districts of the city.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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