Russia's massive drone-and-missile attack, the largest since the war's start in 2022, killed 12 people, including three children, and injured dozens across Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 266 drones and 45 missiles, but strikes caused significant damage in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and other regions. The attack occurred as Ukraine and Russia finalized a historic prisoner exchange, swapping 1,000 prisoners each over three days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized international inaction, urging stronger sanctions and pressure on Russia to halt its aggression. International leaders, including US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, condemned the strikes as violations of international law, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
