On Sunday morning, explosions were reported in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, as officials confirmed a ballistic missile attack, occurring just two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion that began on February 24, 2022. Residents were alerted early with a series of blasts detected by AFP journalists around 4:00 am, prompting immediate air raid alerts across the city and subsequently nationwide as the Ukrainian air force assessed the missile threat. The head of Kyiv's military administration urged citizens to take shelter amid the heightened danger.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that at least two individuals, a woman and a child, suffered injuries in the attack and were promptly transported to hospitals. The attack on Kyiv is part of a broader pattern of intensified assaults that have been targeting the city regularly since the beginning of the invasion. In recent weeks, Moscow's offensive has escalated, focusing on damaging Ukraine's energy and military infrastructures, coinciding with a period of severe winter conditions.

As Ukraine approaches the grim anniversary of the invasion, the shadow of ongoing conflict casts a bleak reality over the capital and the entire nation. The missile bombardments not only disrupt daily life but also serve as a stark reminder of the fragile security climate in the region. The situation underscores the urgency for continued international support for Ukraine as it copes with the implications of this prolonged conflict and the relentless aggression from Russia.