Russia Pounds Kyiv With 675 Drones and 56 Missiles as Putin Signals War Is Ending
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Updated · The New York Times · May 14
Russia Pounds Kyiv With 675 Drones and 56 Missiles as Putin Signals War Is Ending
15 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 14
At least 4 people were killed and dozens wounded in Kyiv after Russia's early Thursday barrage collapsed part of a residential building and destroyed 18 apartments, city officials said.
Hundreds of drones and a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles hit over several hours, with some evading strained Ukrainian air defenses as rescue crews searched rubble for survivors.
The strike extended a deadly week of Russian attacks, including Wednesday daytime drone raids that killed at least 6 people across Ukraine, and resumed quickly after a three-day truce expired Monday.
Putin had said after Moscow's May 9 parade that the war was "coming to a close," but Zelensky said the assault showed Russia had no intention of de-escalating and urged more pressure on Moscow.
As Russia dismantles Ukraine's grid, can Kyiv's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries cripple Moscow's war effort first?
With peace talks failing as attacks intensify, is the conflict entering a more destructive phase without a diplomatic off-ramp?
Ukraine Under Siege: The March 14, 2026 Strikes, Russian Escalation, and the Humanitarian Crisis
Overview
On March 14, 2026, Russian forces launched a major aerial assault across Ukraine, using missiles and drones to strike multiple regions. Ukrainian authorities quickly issued widespread warnings and activated air raid alerts as air defenses worked to intercept the threats. Despite these efforts, the attacks caused immediate and visible damage, especially in residential areas like Brovary, where a missile and drone strike left buildings and cars destroyed. The experience of civilians, such as Natalia Fetko whose home was damaged, highlights the ongoing hardship and resilience of people living under constant threat.