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Russia Launches 629 Drones and Missiles at Ukraine, Kyiv Says 14 Killed

EU leaders denounced the overnight strikes, calling them an escalation.

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Retter versuchen nach dem russischen Luftangriff auf Kiew Menschen aus den Trümmern zu bergen.
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Overview

  • The Ukrainian Air Force reported 629 drones, rockets and cruise missiles launched since Wednesday evening.
  • Air defenses destroyed 589 targets, with strikes recorded at 13 locations and debris falling at 26 sites nationwide.
  • Kyiv authorities said the death toll in the capital rose to 14 with 48 wounded after the overnight attack.
  • Ukraine said Russia employed high-end weapons including two Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, nine Iskander ballistic missiles and 20 X-101 cruise missiles.
  • EU officials condemned the assault, and the EU delegation’s building in Kyiv was reported damaged with staff safe.