Ukrainian capital Kyiv under massive Russian attack, mayor says

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a massive Russian attack early on Thursday, with explosions heard in the city, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app.

Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the capital's military administration, said debris from falling drones had struck the roof of an apartment building and debris had also fallen in a street. Tkachenko said the attack was continuing.

Ukraine's air force also said in a posting on Telegram that Russian missiles were targeting the city.

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

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This story was originally published May 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM.