Overview

• Ukraine reports Russia launched 598 drones and 31 missiles, striking more than 20 locations in Kyiv and damaging buildings housing EU and UK representations.
• Officials in Kyiv put the toll at 23 dead, including children, with about 50 wounded after residential blocks, a kindergarten and a shopping center were hit.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom summoned Russian ambassadors over the damage to diplomatic premises, and the UN Security Council convenes an emergency session on Friday.
• Washington approved the sale of 3,350 long‑range missiles and related equipment to Ukraine valued at $825 million to strengthen air and missile defense.
• Volodymyr Zelensky urged tougher sanctions and pressure, as the Kremlin rejected European troop deployments and peace efforts remain stalled over security guarantees versus territorial demands.