Russia Attacks Kyiv; Poland Activates Air Defenses

Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, injuring several people and causing significant damage, including to kindergartens and infrastructure. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted and destroyed many of the incoming threats, though debris caused fires and additional injuries. The attacks come as both Russia and Ukraine continue aggressive ground offensives, with Russia advancing in Donetsk and Ukraine making incursions into Russia's Kursk region. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remain committed to their respective military strategies, showing no signs of moving toward peace talks. In response to the latest barrage, Poland activated its air defenses to protect its airspace. This escalation highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict, now in its third year, with each side aiming to deplete the other's resources and morale.