# Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles as Ukrainians brace for a harsh winter

https://mins.news/en/item/71759

- France 24, 2026-09-24 05:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260924-as-moscow-steps-up-attacks-kyiv-residents-brace-for-harsh-winter

> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones on Thursday, killing two people as blasts shook the capital. With autumn approaching, Ukrainians are preparing for a difficult winter amid Moscow’s intensifying attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.

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