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Four killed in Russian air attack on kyiv region, officials say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 14, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 14, 2026
Quick Summary
An overnight Russian air assault on multiple districts of Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded 15, striking homes, schools, businesses and infrastructure, with damage and casualty figures likely to rise.
Four killed in Russian air attack on Ukraine
Overview of the Russian Air Attack on Ukraine
Details of the Overnight Assault
KYIV, March 14 (Reuters) - Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, officials said on Saturday.
Main Targets and Impacted Regions
The main target was energy infrastructure in the Kyiv region, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, adding that residential buildings, schools, and businesses were also damaged.
He said the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Mykolaiv regions were also targeted in an attack that included around 430 drones and 68 missiles, most of which were downed by air defences.
Statements from Ukrainian Leadership
"Russia will try to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause even greater destruction here in Europe, in Ukraine," Zelenskiy wrote on X, asking Kyiv's allies to boost production of critical air-defence weapons.
Casualties and Regional Damage
Fatalities and Injuries in Kyiv Region
The four fatalities occurred in the Kyiv region, where 15 people were also wounded and damages recorded in four districts, according to regional military administration chief Mykola Kalashnyk.
Ongoing Air Strikes and Infrastructure Damage
Russia has carried out regular air strikes on Ukrainian towns and cities behind the front line of its four-year-old war, including on energy facilities and critical infrastructure.
Ukraine's energy ministry said on Saturday that consumers in six regions were without power after Moscow's overnight strikes and shelling of front-line areas.
International Response
NATO and Polish Military Actions
The attack also prompted NATO member Poland to scramble jets to protect its airspace, but no violations were observed, Warsaw's military said on Saturday.
(Reporting by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by William Mallard and Toby Chopra)
Key Takeaways
- •At least four killed and 15 wounded in Russian overnight air attack near Kyiv, targeting civilian and critical infrastructure across four districts (dw.com).
- •Russian forces continue to conduct air strikes deep behind the front line, frequently hitting energy facilities, residential areas and schools across Ukraine (apnews.com).
- •Previous major air assaults—such as the April 2025 strike that killed 13 in Kyiv and the April Sumy attack with 35 fatalities—underscore the intensifying threat to civilian safety (en.wikipedia.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Four killed in Russian air attack on Kyiv region, officials say
1How many people were killed in the Russian air attack near Kyiv?
At least four people were killed in the overnight Russian air attack outside Kyiv.
2What types of targets were hit in the attack?
The attack targeted residential buildings, educational institutions, enterprises, and critical infrastructure.
3Were there any wounded in the Kyiv region attack?
Yes, at least 15 people were wounded in the air attack according to officials.
4How long has Russia been conducting air strikes in Ukraine?
Russian forces have been carrying out regular air strikes in Ukraine during their four-year-old war.
