Russia launched a large overnight attack on Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities, sending drones and missiles across multiple regions, according to officials. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many of the incoming weapons, limiting the scale of the damage, authorities said.

The strike is the latest in a series of Russian assaults on Ukrainian urban centers, adding to pressure on civilians already living under near-daily threat from long-range attacks. Officials did not immediately release a full toll, but emergency crews were reported to be responding in affected areas.

Ukraine has relied heavily on its air-defense network to blunt such barrages, though repeated attacks continue to expose gaps and strain local response systems. The overnight operation underscores how Russia’s war continues to target cities far from the front line, keeping civilian infrastructure and residential areas at risk.

Reuters reported the attack as part of Russia’s ongoing campaign of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine. Further details on casualties and damage were still being assessed as of publication.