Russia Launches Major Drone and Missile Barrage on Ukrainian Cities
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Russia launched a large-scale overnight aerial assault on Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities, firing more than 100 drones and missiles in one of the latest major attacks on Ukraine’s capital and infrastructure. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the incoming weapons, officials said, but several projectiles still struck residential neighborhoods and critical facilities, causing fires, damage to buildings, and disruptions to essential services.
At least five civilians were killed in the strikes, according to preliminary reports, and emergency crews were deployed across affected areas to search for survivors and assess the damage. Authorities said the attack hit both apartment blocks and infrastructure sites, underscoring the continued vulnerability of cities far from the front line.
The assault comes as peace efforts remain stalled and Western military support for Ukraine continues to grow, including renewed backing from NATO allies. Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as further evidence that Moscow is not prepared to pursue a negotiated settlement. The latest barrage adds to months of intensified Russian air attacks aimed at exhausting Ukraine’s air defenses and pressuring its civilian population.
