Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv kills one person
Kyiv was struck by a new salvo of Russian ballistic missiles overnight on October 30. One person was killed, and fires, structural damage and damage to homes and parked cars were reported across several districts.
Key points
- Russia launched a new salvo of ballistic missiles at Kyiv on October 30
- One person was killed in the attack
- Fires broke out at non-residential buildings in Kyiv's Dnipro district
- A single-storey building was partially destroyed by falling debris in Dnipro district
- A dead person was found during the search operation in Dnipro district
- Windows of a residential building and parked cars were damaged at two locations
- Live coverage was hosted by Le Monde photo journalists Valentin Baudry and Christophe Sales
Why it matters
The strike represents a renewed ballistic-missile attack on Ukraine's capital, causing a death and damage across several Kyiv districts.
What happened
Kyiv was targeted overnight on October 30 by a new salvo of Russian ballistic missiles. One person was killed. Fires broke out at non-residential buildings, including a warehouse and an unused facility in Darnytsia district. In Dnipro district, falling debris partially destroyed a single-storey building and caused a fire; rescuers found the body of the deceased person during the search operation. At two locations, windows in a residential building and parked cars were damaged.
How international sources describe it
International coverage focused on the direct targeting of Kyiv by a new Russian ballistic-missile salvo. Le Monde presented live coverage with the participation of its photo service, documenting the attack and its aftermath visually.