Overview

• Ukraine reported at least 19 dead, including four children, after nearly 600 drones and 31 missiles struck multiple regions, with Kyiv officials later saying the toll in the capital rose to 23.
• Facilities housing the EU delegation and the British Council in Kyiv were damaged, as local authorities detailed hits across seven city districts and widespread residential destruction.
• Moscow said it targeted military‑industrial sites and air bases, while Ukrainian officials accused Russia of deliberately attacking civilians and noted separate Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries.
• The United States notified Congress of an $825 million sale that includes up to 3,350 long‑range ERAM munitions, 3,350 navigation modules, spares, training and support, partly financed by European allies.
• EU leaders prepared a 19th sanctions package and summoned Russian envoys, Kaja Kallas raised the option of training Ukrainian troops in western Ukraine before a truce, and Italy reiterated it will not send troops onto Ukrainian territory.