Kyiv, Moscow Hit by Major Aerial Attacks

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, firing 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones overnight, resulting in at least seven deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the drones and missiles, but significant damage to residential areas was reported, forcing residents into shelters. At the same time, Moscow was targeted by a barrage of Ukrainian drones, with Russian authorities intercepting around a dozen and imposing airport restrictions. The intensified attacks coincide with an ongoing major prisoner exchange, with over 600 prisoners swapped recently and a total of 1,000 expected from each side. Ukrainian President Zelensky has condemned the strikes, called for increased international sanctions on Russia, and accused Moscow of undermining peace talks. Both countries have warned of further attacks, underlining the continued escalation and precarious state of ceasefire negotiations.