Russian missile attack hits Kyiv ahead of peace talks

On the night of Saturday, November 7, 2026, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least two injuries and significant material damage. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the city's military administration, the strikes targeted suburban infrastructure and residential areas. Debris from the missiles hit a five-storey apartment building, damaged the facade of another residential block, and caused destruction to a kindergarten facility. Additionally, a fire was reported in a non-residential building.

This escalation occurred just days before the scheduled resumption of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, which are set to take place in the United Arab Emirates with United States mediation. Authorities have issued warnings regarding the potential for further attacks as emergency services continue to assess the situation. The casualty figures remain preliminary as the military administration and local emergency teams investigate the full impact of the strikes on the city's infrastructure and residential neighborhoods.