Overview
- A combined Russian aerial campaign struck Ukraine overnight into Sunday, May 24, with Ukrainian forces reporting use of ballistic, cruise and aeroballistic missiles plus about 600 attack drones focused on Kyiv and surrounding districts.
- Emergency services reported damage at more than 40 locations across all Kyiv districts, the National Art Museum was closed after blast damage, and official casualty figures remain provisional with sources reporting multiple deaths and rising numbers of injured.
- Ukraine’s air defenses and the Air Forces reported large numbers of interceptions of missiles and drones, but military statements confirm some strikes reached targets and a Russian 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile hit the Bila Tserkva area of Kyiv region.
- The General Staff said heavy ground fighting continued across many front sectors, documenting roughly 248 engagements in the past day and publishing updated tallies of Russian personnel and equipment losses.
- Rescue crews and security services are securing and assessing damaged cultural and civic sites, investigations have been opened, and the strike highlights Russia’s continuing long‑range strike capability with likely implications for civilian protection needs and international support for Ukraine.