# [24H] Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv and Central Ukraine Continue at High Tempo

*Issued Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:09 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Issued**: 2026-05-26T11:09:32.332Z (3h ago)
**Expires**: 2026-05-27T11:09:32.332Z (21h from now)
**Category**: MILITARY | **Confidence**: 80% | **Impact**: HIGH
**Risk Direction**: escalatory
**Affected Regions**: Kyiv, Central Ukraine, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia
**Affected Assets**: Ukrainian air defense systems and radar sites, Ukrainian defense-industrial plants, Urban power and transport infrastructure in Kyiv
**Permalink**: https://hamerintel.com/data/forecasts/11130.md
**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/forecasts

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## Prediction

Within the next 24 hours, Russia is highly likely to launch at least one additional large missile or drone strike package against Kyiv or other defense‑industrial targets in central Ukraine. This will likely include cruise missiles (Kh‑59/69) and loitering munitions, with Su‑57 or other tactical aviation operating from depth. Air defenses around Kyiv will remain engaged at high intensity, with further debris and infrastructure damage probable even if most missiles are intercepted. The strikes will aim to reinforce Moscow’s declared shift toward systematic targeting of Kyiv’s defense sector.

## Drivers

- Multiple reports of 'most powerful' attack on Kyiv in two years
- Russian MFA 'final ultimatum' threatening systematic large-scale strikes on Kyiv defense industry and leadership centers
- Emerging trends of 'systematic deep strikes' and 'drone and ballistic warfare' as central to the theater
- Recent confirmed Kh-59/69 launches toward Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia