Overview
- A coordinated Russian strike using missiles and attack drones hit Kyiv and nearby towns on Monday night, damaging residential blocks in Darnytskyi and Podilskyi districts and other neighborhoods.
- Casualty counts remain fluid as rescue teams work; official tallies reported in the coverage rose from single digits to at least 22 dead and dozens injured, and authorities warn the total may increase.
- Kyiv’s mayor and the city prosecutor have opened a preliminary investigation into possible war crimes after civilian buildings and apartments were struck and residents were killed or displaced.
- Ukrainian air‑force spokespeople said ballistic missiles in the raid were not intercepted, citing shortages of Patriot interceptor missiles (PAC‑2 and PAC‑3) and prompting urgent appeals for more Western resupply.
- Russia said it targeted military‑industrial and energy sites, NATO was preparing to meet in Ankara where President Donald Trump was expected to attend, and Ukrainian officials announced temporary housing and cash aid for displaced residents.