Russian Ballistic Missiles Strike Critical Infrastructure and Bridge in Kyiv

Conflict27 sourcesNov 7, 2026

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The Story

Russian military forces launched thirty-six ballistic missiles and one hundred seventy-two strike drones overnight across twelve Ukrainian regions, heavily targeting the capital of Kyiv.

The bombardment injured at least nine people across the country, including a child, and partially destroyed a kindergarten in the Solomianskyi district. Explosions also hit the 816-meter Northern Bridge spanning the Dnipro River, forcing municipal authorities to close the route to traffic in both directions. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that municipal workers initiated repairs on the bridge while water pressure and heating services in the capital were partially restored.

Acting Chairman of the Board Serhiy Fedorenko confirmed that three consecutive strikes hit a Naftogaz oil and gas facility in central Ukraine, triggering a large-scale fire that was contained without staff casualties. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the strikes, stating that the operation targeted Ukraine military-industrial production, energy installations, and transport networks. The aerial assault preceded scheduled trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States aimed at ending the war.

What they agree on

Russian forces launched thirty-six ballistic missiles and one hundred seventy-two drones in an overnight assault targeting Kyiv and twelve other Ukrainian regions.
The strikes damaged energy infrastructure and caused power and water disruptions in the capital.
The Northern Bridge crossing the Dnipro River in Kyiv sustained damage and closed to traffic following the missile impacts.
At least nine people were reported injured across Ukraine, including a child.

Where they split

Ukrainian outlets and officials detailed civilian casualties and damage to residential buildings, kindergartens, and municipal utilities, whereas Russian state coverage focused exclusively on military and industrial targets including the Meridian missile plant and the Tripolskaya thermal power station.
Local Ukrainian administrative reports tracked specific regional facility damage in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, while international wire reports centered primarily on the capital region and the impending Abu Dhabi talks.

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The coverage 27 sources

Center-LeftCBS NewsZelenskyy says Russia is stepping up attacks ahead of U.S. talks (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftThe Boston GlobeMissiles target Kyiv, wound 5 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftThe Kathmandu PostRussia says it hit targets in and around Kyiv in massive overnight strike (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftThe Moscow TimesRussia Pounds Power Facilities Around Kyiv, Damages Major Bridge (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftTheJournal.ieKyiv hit by missiles as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftUkrainska Pravda (English)Six people injured in Russian attack on Kyiv, including teenager – photos (opens the publisher’s site)
CenterBBC NewsRussian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks (opens the publisher’s site)
Centerbne IntelliNewsMissile War Monitor: Russian strike closes Kyiv's North Bridge, cuts water pressure in the capital (opens the publisher’s site)
CenterCNBCRussia pounds power facilities around Kyiv, damages major bridge (opens the publisher’s site)
CenterCTV NewsMissile attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the U.S. (opens the publisher’s site)