Russia Launches Largest Drone, Missile Assault on Kyiv Injuring Dozens

Kyiv experienced its largest drone and missile attack since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Russia launching a record 550 targets including Shahed drones and Kinzhal missiles. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the assault, shooting down over 470 drones and missiles, yet eight strikes penetrated defenses causing fires and damage across multiple districts, injuring at least 23 people. The attacks damaged residential buildings, public infrastructure, vehicles, and even Poland's consular building in Kyiv. This assault followed a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which the Trump administration paused shipments of key weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot and Stinger missiles. Separately, Russian shelling in the Donetsk region caused multiple civilian casualties and damage, with authorities opening a war crimes investigation. Despite heavy defenses, the intensity and scale of the attacks underscore a significant escalation in Russia's offensive against Ukraine.