A brutal Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on June 17 caused extensive casualties, with 30 people killed and 172 injured. The strike, which lasted nearly nine hours, targeted the city with a combination of cruise, ballistic missiles, and attack drones. The death toll was revised multiple times, with President Zelensky confirming 30 fatalities. Emergency services faced significant challenges, including prolonged search and rescue operations in the Solomianskyi district. The attack has drawn condemnation from Ukrainian officials, who called it an act of terrorism.