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Russia Launches Mass Missile-and-Drone Barrage Across Ukraine; Air Defenses Down Hundreds as Rail Hub Hit

Ukrainian officials report commuter rail changes around Fastiv following strikes on rail and energy facilities.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s Air Forces say defenses neutralized 585 drones, 29 cruise missiles and one ballistic missile after tracking 704 aerial threats overnight.
  • The Fastiv rail junction in Kyiv region suffered fires and damage at the station and depot, prompting route curtailments, shuttle services and bus links arranged by authorities.
  • Emergency services report three people injured in Kyiv region, while Kharkiv authorities say two civilians were killed during strikes on the city and nearby settlements.
  • Energy and port infrastructure were hit in multiple regions, with Odesa reporting 9,500 customers without heat and 34,000 without water as port operations switched to generators.
  • Inside Russia, drones struck the Ryazan oil refinery, causing fires without reported casualties, as Ukraine’s General Staff logged 184 frontline engagements over the past day.