Overview

• Ukraine’s air force reported roughly 598 drones and 31 missiles launched in multi‑wave attacks, including Kinzhal ballistic missiles and decoys.
• Kyiv authorities said at least 18 people were killed, including four children, with heavy damage to residential areas across multiple districts.
• The EU delegation’s offices and the British Council building in Kyiv were damaged, EU staff reported safe, and Ukrzaliznytsia said Intercity+ passenger rolling stock was targeted.
• About 500 rescuers and 1,000 police are conducting extensive search‑and‑recovery operations using specialized teams and robotic equipment.
• EU leaders condemned the strikes and the bloc is summoning Russia’s envoy in Brussels, while Moscow’s defence ministry claimed it targeted military‑industrial facilities and air bases.