A Russian missile attack struck Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, June 18, 2026, according to journalists from the French news agency AFP reporting from Ukraine’s capital. Following an air raid alert issued by Ukrainian authorities, AFP correspondents reported hearing the sound of a missile engine and at least two explosions. They also witnessed civilians running toward shelters for safety.
As of now, no official details have been released regarding the specific areas hit, nor are there confirmed reports of casualties or damage. Ukrainian authorities have not yet issued an updated assessment of the scale or impact of the attack, and the situation in Kyiv remains fluid.
Ukrainian media outlets reported missile strikes across multiple districts of the capital. Social media posts from accounts including @TuiteroSismico, @Navsteva, and @DD_Geopolitics cited attacks on Kyiv and Poltava, with one post referencing footage allegedly showing failed interceptor launches by U.S.-supplied Patriot air defense systems.