Kyiv Suffers Heavy Damage in Russian Overnight Assault

Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Kyiv and nearby areas, resulting in at least 10 civilian deaths and dozens injured, with significant damage to residential buildings, hospitals, and infrastructure. Rescue operations are ongoing as people remain trapped under rubble, particularly in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted or jammed most of over 350 drones and multiple missiles, but some still caused widespread destruction. Additional casualties were reported from Russian attacks on military training grounds in Kherson, while Russia claims higher Ukrainian losses. Russia has escalated its use of strategic missiles and drones, including North Korean-made ballistic missiles, prompting renewed Ukrainian calls for more Western air defense aid. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled, with both sides continuing military operations.