GBAF Logo
Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2026 Nominations open, free to enter Nominate now →
Trump discusses land swaps for peace between Ukraine and Russia - Global Banking & Finance Review
Image depicting Donald Trump announcing his proposal for land swaps to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia, amidst ongoing conflict. This moment highlights his diplomatic approach to resolving tensions in Eastern Europe.
Headlines

Ukrainian capital Kyiv under missile attack, mayor says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 18, 2026

1 min read

· Last updated: September 18, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
headlines Conflict Ukraine Russia

Russian Missiles Target Kyiv: Mayor Reports Attack With No Immediate Casualties

Details of the Missile Attacks on Kyiv and Odesa

Kyiv Under Missile Attack

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under attack from Russian missiles on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Response from Kyiv Authorities

Mayor Vitali Klitschko, writing on the messaging app Telegram, said air defence units were in action against Russian missiles. Reuters witnesses heard explosions in the capital.

Air Alert and Its Aftermath

Military authorities lifted the air alert after about 40 minutes.

Strikes in Odesa

In the southern port of Odesa, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said Russian forces launched two strikes on the city centre, the second while emergency crews were already at the scene.

Casualties and Damage in Odesa

Kiper said 10 people had been wounded and an administrative building and vehicles damaged. Photos posted on Telegram showed emergency crews tackling a blaze in a multi-storey building.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Olena Harmash and Valentyn Ogirenko; Writing by Ron Popeski; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • Kyiv was targeted by ballistic missiles on September 18; air defenses responded and no casualties or damage were immediately reported, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko (en.interfax.com.ua).
  • Explosions were heard in Kyiv and the air raid warning lasted about 40 minutes before being lifted (apnews.com).
  • In Odesa, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported two strikes on the city centre, with ten people wounded and damage to an administrative building and vehicles (apnews.com).

References

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Kyiv attacked by missiles?
Yes, Kyiv was targeted by Russian missiles, according to the city's mayor.
Were there any casualties reported in Kyiv after the missile attack?
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage in Kyiv following the attack.
Did air defence units respond to the missile attack in Kyiv?
Yes, air defence units were activated in Kyiv during the attack.
What happened in Odesa during the same period?
Odesa was also struck twice by Russian forces, wounding 10 people and damaging an administrative building.
How long did the air alert last in Kyiv?
The air alert in Kyiv was lifted after approximately 40 minutes.

Tags

Related Articles

Image for Russia summons British envoy over weapons supplies to Ukraine

Russia summons British envoy over weapons supplies to Ukraine

Image for Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report

Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report

Image for Russia labels acclaimed filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev a 'foreign agent'

Russia labels acclaimed filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev a 'foreign agent'

Image for Red Cross says no access to Ukrainian POWs in two years

Red Cross says no access to Ukrainian POWs in two years

Image for Explainer-How Putin may leverage predictable outcome of Russia's elections

Explainer-How Putin may leverage predictable outcome of Russia's elections

Image for Soccer-Small English club Oxford Utd apologises for 'United 93' clothing line

Soccer-Small English club Oxford Utd apologises for 'United 93' clothing line

More from Headlines

Explore more articles in the Headlines category

Image for Cuba energy grid suffers nationwide collapse
Cuba energy grid suffers nationwide collapse
Image for France says Russian hybrid attacks are intensifying
France says Russian hybrid attacks are intensifying
Image for Ceuta border crisis fuels EU's far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says
Ceuta border crisis fuels EU's far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says
Image for 'Revenge dress' shows Princess Diana's lasting appeal amid royal family war of words
'Revenge dress' shows Princess Diana's lasting appeal amid royal family war of words
Image for Swedish parliament speaker asks opposition leader to form government
Swedish parliament speaker asks opposition leader to form government
Image for Azerbaijan rejects reports it pressured France over billionaire's EU sanctions
Azerbaijan rejects reports it pressured France over billionaire's EU sanctions
Image for Russians vote in election that Putin sees as gauge of support for his war
Russians vote in election that Putin sees as gauge of support for his war
Image for South Sudanese migrant jailed in UK for piloting record Channel boat crossing
South Sudanese migrant jailed in UK for piloting record Channel boat crossing
Image for Hungarian gay couple hoping for adoption breakthrough under new PM Magyar
Hungarian gay couple hoping for adoption breakthrough under new PM Magyar
Image for UK PM Burnham and Irish PM Martin reaffirm commitment to Good Friday Agreement
UK PM Burnham and Irish PM Martin reaffirm commitment to Good Friday Agreement
Image for Malawi police rescue kidnapped British woman after exchange of gunfire
Malawi police rescue kidnapped British woman after exchange of gunfire
Image for Bulgaria to start supplying anti-drone systems to critical infrastructure, minister says
Bulgaria to start supplying anti-drone systems to critical infrastructure, minister says
View All Headlines Posts