On the night of May 24, 2026, Russia launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv. Officials reported that the attack targeted numerous residential buildings and injured at least 5 people. Damage occurred in various districts of Kyiv, especially Obolonskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi, Solomianskyi, Desnianskyi, Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Podil. Air raid warnings were activated nationwide during the attack. The Ukrainian Air Force announced that dozens of missiles were heading towards the capital around midnight. Additionally, warnings were issued that a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missile might have been used, but this information has not yet been confirmed. During the attacks, residential buildings, a supermarket, a dormitory, a garage, and storage facilities were damaged. Explosions were also heard in other Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing a wider-scale attack across the country and that Oreshnik missiles might be used. The US Embassy similarly issued warnings about the possibility of a significant air attack. Throughout the night, civilian injuries were also reported in some areas of southern and eastern Ukraine.