Kyiv Hit by Large-Scale Russian Drone and Missile Attack, Multiple Injuries

Kyiv endured a significant Russian drone and missile assault late Friday into early Saturday, resulting in at least eight injuries and extensive damage across multiple city districts, including Solomianskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Obolon. Explosions and fires broke out in several residential and non-residential buildings, prompting residents to seek shelter in underground subway stations while air defense units actively intercepted incoming attacks. The strikes were reportedly retaliatory responses to nearly 800 Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, including Moscow, with Russian officials vowing to respond. The attack occurred concurrently with a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, which saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians returned to their respective countries, though fighting and large-scale attacks persist despite diplomatic efforts. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, warned residents ahead of the strikes, highlighting the ongoing volatility and intensity of the conflict. The continued hostilities underscore the challenges in achieving a ceasefire despite recent negotiations and exchanges.