14 May 2026 Russian strikes on Ukraine

14 May 2026 Russian strikes on Ukraine
Part of Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure (2022–present)
A residential building hit in Kyiv during the strikes, reportedly killing 24
LocationKyiv and other parts of Ukraine
Date13–14 May 2026
Deaths27 (24 in Kyiv)
Injured75+
Perpetrators Russian Air Force

During the night of 13–14 May 2026, Russia conducted what was described as its "largest aerial attack" since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1] 1,567 drones and 56 missiles targeted several Ukrainian cities, according to a statement made by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, with a large number targeting the Darnytskyi District of Kyiv specifically.[1][2][3] In total, 27 civilians were reported dead[1] with 24 of whom being from Kyiv,[2] with an additional 75 injured between Kyiv and Kharkiv.[4]

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine declared the following day, 15 May, a day of mourning.[2] In response to the strikes, Ukraine in turn launched what was described by Tass as the largest drone attack on the Moscow region in more than a year on 17 May.[5]

Consequences

Kyiv

Kyiv suffered the most damage. In the Darnytskyi district, rescue workers carried out a search and rescue operation for over 24 hours following the collapse of a residential building.[6]

As of 15 May, 24 people, including three children, were confirmed dead. A further 48 people, including a baby, were injured.[7]

Other regions

In Kharkiv, Odesa and other cities, there have been reports of injuries and damage to residential buildings, energy facilities, and port and transport infrastructure. Power cuts have occurred in some regions.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Harmash, Olena; Kovalenko, Yurii (13 May 2026). "Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days". Reuters. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "ДСНС: через удар Росії по Києву загинули 24 людини, серед них троє дітей" [State Emergency Service: 24 people, including three children, died in Russia's strike on Kyiv] (in Ukrainian). Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  3. ↑ Denisyaka, Olga (14 May 2026). "У масованій атаці 13 та 14 травня росія використала 1567 дронів і 56 ракет — Зеленський" [In the massive attack on May 13 and 14, Russia used 1,567 drones and 56 missiles — Zelensky]. hromadske (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Makrynska, Svitlana (14 May 2026). "РФ вдарила безпілотниками по Харкову: відомо про 28 постраждалих" [Russia strikes Kharkiv with drones: 28 injured]. Ukrainian Independent Information Agency (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 20 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  5. ↑ Mann, Toby; Lukiv, Jaroslav (17 May 2026). "Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia". BBC. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "One of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv: a Russian Kh-101 missile destroyed a high-rise block, killing 24 people, including three children — key points". NV (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "The search operation has concluded: 24 people, including three children, were killed in Kyiv as a result of the attack on 14 May". 24 Канал (in Ukrainian). 15 May 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Beaumont, Peter (14 May 2026). "Ukraine hit by second day of large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
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