Overview

• Ukraine said Russia launched about 810 drones and 13 missiles in the largest air attack of the war, with air defenses intercepting roughly 747 drones and four missiles.
• The Cabinet of Ministers complex in central Kyiv was hit for the first time, with fires reported, residential blocks damaged, and at least four people killed and dozens injured nationwide.
• Ukraine’s Energy Ministry reported a thermal power facility in the Kyiv region was struck, causing localized blackouts as emergency crews worked to contain the damage.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko urged partners to help “close our sky,” tighten sanctions, and advance security guarantees, while European leaders condemned the strikes and discussed next steps under a ‘coalition of the willing.’
• President Donald Trump said he is prepared to move to a “second phase” of sanctions on Russia and announced that European leaders will visit Washington for consultations, as U.S. officials signaled additional economic pressure is under consideration.