Overview
- Russia carried out high‑volume missile and drone attacks that struck Kyiv and other regions, killing and injuring civilians and damaging power, transport and residential infrastructure.
- Ukraine has intensified long‑range drone strikes on Russian energy and logistics sites, which officials say have contributed to fuel shortages in Crimea and hit ports and tankers deep inside Russia.
- Around 25 leaders in Paris on Monday formalized a 10‑country Integrated Anti‑Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop a shared, faster and lower‑cost complement to Patriot systems and explore joint production and European SAMP‑T deployments.
- Ukraine remains critically low on Patriot interceptors and other munitions, limiting its ability to stop ballistic missiles despite recent reported interceptions, and allied plans to license production or fast‑track European systems would take months to years to yield full capability.
- The exchanges are reshaping politics and civilian life in Ukraine with a government reshuffle in Kyiv, widespread infrastructure repair needs and the risk that winter attacks on power and heat will increase urgency for allied deliveries and munitions production.