Accessibility links

Breaking News

Russia Launched Two Missile Strikes On Ukraine Overnight, Ukrainian Authorities Say


Air raid alerts were declared in four Ukrainian region on the night of November 8-9. (file photo)
Air raid alerts were declared in four Ukrainian region on the night of November 8-9. (file photo)

Russia launched two missile strikes at Ukrainian civilian targets, the General Staff of Ukraine's military said early on November 9, without giving details, as air raid alerts were declared in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Kherson, and Mykolayiv regions. Serhiy Lysak, the governor of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region separately said that one Russian missile was shot down over the region by Ukrainian air defenses. The latest strikes came a day after at least five civilians were killed by Russian shelling in eastern and southeastern Ukraine. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.

  • 16x9 Image

    RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service

    RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service has seen its audience grow significantly since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and is among the most cited media outlets in the country. Its bold, in-depth reporting from the front lines has won many accolades and awards. Its comprehensive coverage also includes award-winning reporting by the Donbas.Realities and Crimea.Realities projects and the Schemes investigative unit.

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

XS
SM
MD
LG