Russian missile and drone attacks have killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more across Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to Ukrainian officials.
The overnight assault triggered powerful explosions across the capital, sparking major fires and causing extensive damage to warehouses, transport facilities, residential buildings, and other civilian infrastructure.
Emergency crews, firefighters, and rescue teams worked through the night, searching damaged buildings for survivors while battling fires at multiple impact sites.
Authorities say the attack was one of the largest aerial assaults in recent weeks, placing renewed pressure on emergency services and critical infrastructure.
Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting many incoming missiles and drones, but officials said several projectiles penetrated air defenses and struck populated areas.
The latest bombardment comes as Russia continues its long-range strike campaign, targeting cities far from the front lines while fighting persists across eastern and southern Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again appealed to international partners for additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles, warning that stronger protection is urgently needed to defend Ukrainian cities.
As rescue operations continue and damage assessments remain underway, officials are urging residents to stay alert and follow air raid warnings amid the ongoing threat of further attacks.
