Russia Strikes Ukraine for Third Day, 9 Dead
Russian forces launched a massive wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third consecutive day, killing at least nine people including a 12-year-old child, after a ceasefire agreement expired earlier this week.
KYIV — On May 15, 2026, the BBC reported that Russian forces launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv and several other Ukrainian regions for the third consecutive day on Thursday, May 14, local time, killing at least nine people, including a 12-year-old girl, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine's emergency services revealed that rescuers recovered bodies from the rubble of a partially destroyed apartment building in Kyiv and were searching for more than 20 missing people. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said dozens of people were injured in the strikes, including two children.
The latest bombardment came after a three-day ceasefire agreement expired on Monday, May 11. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that more than 670 drones and 56 missiles were targeted at Ukraine during the overnight strikes, describing it as one of the largest attacks carried out by Russia since the full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Zelenskyy said the strikes targeted more than 180 locations across Ukraine, including more than 50 residential buildings. Many Russian drones and missiles were intercepted, with the overall interception rate reaching 93%. He added that there must be a response for the sake of justice, while calling on allied nations to hold Russia accountable and maintain global sanctions.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said more than 1,500 rescue workers and police officers were deployed following the overnight attacks, including nearly 600 personnel operating in Kyiv.
