Russian missile strike on Kyiv drone exhibition kills 10

Thu Sep 10 2026 11:17:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Russian ballistic missiles struck a Kyiv drone exhibition, killing 10 and injuring 100. Ukraine linked the attack to ongoing war, while Russia confirmed the strike.

Russian ballistic missiles hit a drone exhibition near Kyiv, killing ten people and injuring around a hundred. President Zelenskiy blamed the attack and forecasted further strikes. The incident follows other Russian drone and missile raids inside Ukraine, including attacks in Kirov and on Wildberries warehouses. Ukrainian forces counter‑attacked, striking the Russian city of Kirov and hitting a Wildberries warehouse. The event highlights the escalation of the Ukraine war and the Russian Union's use of long‑range weaponry.

Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone exhibition near Kyiv on Saturday, killing ten people and injuring around one hundred. The attack targeted a public event showcasing the latest Ukrainian drone technology.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the day‑time strike would bring further attacks in the next 48 hours, citing intelligence reports. Ukrainian air‑force spokesman Yuri Ihnat stated that three missiles were used, with only one intercepted.

The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed the use of high‑precision long‑range weaponry on the display site, where Ukrainian drone developers and security officials were present. This is the third hit on a drone exhibition since Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Other Russian attacks were reported that day, including glide‑bomb strikes in Sloviansk that killed five people and shots in Sumy that killed two men. Earlier, Ukrainian forces struck a factory in Kirov, Russia, and attacked Wildberries warehouses.

The incident raises questions about event security and the escalation of hostilities. Ukraine’s prosecutor‑general is investigating who approved the exhibition and whether adequate safety measures were in place. President Zelenskiy is expected to travel to the United States next week for talks with President Trump, with hopes of reopening peace negotiations.