Overview
- Russian forces mounted a broad overnight attack on cities and infrastructure in Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and Sumy, causing deaths and injuries.
- In Dnipropetrovsk region, officials said a rescuer and a woman were killed and seven people wounded, with homes, shops and two emergency vehicles damaged.
- Kyiv was struck by ballistic missiles that sparked fires in several districts; local reports cite two dead and at least 12 injured, with a kindergarten among damaged sites.
- Zelensky said the latest wave involved nine ballistic missiles plus dozens of strike drones, reflecting Russia’s combined-use tactics.
- Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga urged partners to boost energy assistance, tighten sanctions pressure and provide long‑range and Patriot-class air defenses.