For the first time in more than two months, Russia launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

Sirens sounded throughout the city for hours on Wednesday morning as defense forces worked to intercept multiple projectiles.

According to Serhii Popko, head of the military administration of the city of Kiev, defense teams successfully intercepted several cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, along with almost a dozen drones, although the full extent of the damage has yet to be assessed.

This latest attack on Kiev marks an escalation in Russian forces’ tactics, attacking the city with a sophisticated mix of weapons designed to challenge Ukrainian air defenses and increase destruction at civilian and industrial sites.

Air raid sirens and civil impact

Emergency services reported that debris injured a 48-year-old man in the Brovary district, underscoring the continued risk to civilians amid the intensified warfare. The debris impact also caused a fire in a warehouse, adding to the day’s damage.

The area around Kiev continues to be closely monitored as officials and emergency response teams continue to assess the damage.

Ukraine’s defense systems have largely held up against air attacks, but officials warn that a brutal mix of missile and drone strikes could endanger the city’s infrastructure. The ongoing hostilities are increasing pressure on Kiev’s air defenses, which are crucial for protecting urban areas and essential infrastructure.

Power restrictions imposed in Kiev

In response to the latest attack and in light of continued Russian shelling, Kiev authorities have imposed restrictions on daytime electricity consumption, especially for businesses and industry.

Popko announced these restrictions as part of a broader effort to address power shortages caused in part by damage to the national energy grid and an ongoing shortfall in energy generation.

By controlling commercial electricity use, officials want to preserve limited resources for essential services while also working to stabilize the power grid as the city faces continued attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Ukraine has suffered repeated power outages due to Russia’s attacks on its electricity grid, an approach aimed at disrupting daily life and industrial and military operations.

The Ukrainian defense is facing renewed pressure

This combination of missile and drone strikes is consistent with Russia’s previously observed strategy to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses by deploying simultaneous, varied attacks.

Ukrainian forces report that in many cases such mixed attacks are specifically intended to evade interception systems and maximize destruction in target areas.

Russia’s shift toward these complex attack patterns signals an evolving approach intended to expand Ukrainian air defenses and deplete critical resources.

This article contains reporting from The Associated Press