Russian Strikes Kill Civilians Across Multiple Ukrainian Cities

A massive Russian drone and missile attack struck Kyiv and its surrounding region, killing at least five to six people, injuring dozens, and leaving more potentially trapped under destroyed buildings, particularly in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Hospitals and other infrastructure in Kyiv were damaged, while further strikes in Bila Tserkva and the Chernihiv region caused additional casualties, including children. This assault follows a major Russian bombardment of Kyiv a week prior that killed 28 people. Ukrainian officials, including military commander Oleksandr Syrsky, have vowed to intensify retaliatory strikes against Russia. Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Kramatorsk killed one person and injured four, underscoring the ongoing civilian toll. Diplomatic efforts for peace remain stalled as hostilities persist.