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Russia Launches Massive Overnight Barrage on Ukraine, Killing Four in Kyiv

Ukrainian defenses intercepted most of the overnight barrage, prompting NATO to boost surveillance across the region.

Overview

  • Ukraine reported 595 attack drones and 48 missiles launched over roughly 12 hours, with air defenses downing 566 drones and 45 missiles.
  • At least four people were killed in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old, and dozens were injured nationwide, with 34 wounded in Zaporizhzhia.
  • Ukrainian officials said residential buildings, a cardiology center and a kindergarten were hit, while Russia claimed it targeted military and defense-industry sites.
  • NATO reinforced air surveillance in the Baltic region and Poland deployed fighter jets to safeguard its airspace.
  • Washington is considering a Tomahawk cruise missile sale, according to U.S. statements, and President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine received one Patriot system from Israel with two more expected.