Russia Launches Widespread Attacks on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk; Multiple Civilians Killed, Injured

Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people including children and injuring dozens more, with extensive damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure that left tens of thousands without power. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as a clear sign that Russia prefers military aggression over diplomacy and called for tougher sanctions targeting the Russian economy, urging the United States to increase pressure on Moscow. The attacks represent the most significant assault on Kyiv since President Donald Trump intensified efforts to end the war, efforts that have recently stalled. In addition to Kyiv, Russian forces carried out hundreds of strikes across other regions including Zaporizhzhia, where a young woman was wounded, and Dnipropetrovsk, which also saw multiple attacks causing injuries. Emergency crews continue to respond to fires and search for survivors amid the destruction, highlighting the ongoing intensity and human cost of the conflict. Ukrainian officials reported systematic targeting of residential areas, underscoring the widespread impact on civilians.