Russia’s 367-Projectile Blitz Turns Kyiv Day Into Underground Nightmare for Ukrainians

What should have been a joyous celebration of Kyiv Day instead became a terrifying ordeal for Ukrainian citizens, who spent Sunday cowering in bunkers and metro stations as Russia launched its most devastating air assault of the war. The massive attack deployed 298 drones and 69 missiles in coordinated waves, transforming the capital’s traditional holiday into a scene of underground survival.
The weekend bombardment claimed at least 12 lives, including three children, as families who planned to celebrate their city instead found themselves seeking protection in basements and subway tunnels. The scale of the assault—367 total projectiles—represented an unprecedented escalation that caught both Ukrainian defenders and international observers off guard.
Ukrainian officials characterized the strikes as deliberate terrorism, with President Zelensky demanding new sanctions while condemning American “silence” in response to the attacks. The timing appeared calculated to maximize psychological impact, occurring during one of Ukraine’s most cherished municipal celebrations. Meanwhile, President Trump expressed shock at the escalation, admitting he was “very surprised” by Putin’s decision to intensify bombing despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to establish a ceasefire.