Russia Launches Ballistic Missiles and Drones at Kyiv, Targeting Energy Infrastructure; Ukraine Claims Use of North Korean Missiles

Russia conducted a massive overnight attack on Saturday, November 7, firing 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones at Kyiv and surrounding regions, damaging energy infrastructure and causing power outages. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that preliminary findings indicate Russia used North Korean-made KN-23 ballistic missiles in these strikes. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 149 drones and four ballistic missiles. Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed its forces shot down 411 Ukrainian drones over 10 Russian regions.