Russia’s Largest Air Assault in Weeks Hits Kyiv, Kharkiv; Multiple Fatalities Reported

Brief By Reuters / 10:58 PM on 15 Jun 2026

Russia launched its heaviest aerial attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, in two weeks, striking residential high-rises and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The assault left at least four people dead and disrupted electricity supplies for nearly 140,000 residents. Simultaneous strikes in Kharkiv killed four emergency responders and a municipal official, intensifying concerns over escalating violence.