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Russia Pounds Kyiv With One of the War’s Largest Air Raids as Ukraine Intercepts Most Attackers

Ukraine seeks additional air-defense systems to shield critical power sites ahead of winter.

Overview

  • Ukrainian commanders reported 19 missiles and about 430 drones launched overnight, claiming 419 were downed while 23 warheads struck 13 locations.
  • Kyiv officials said at least six people were killed and 35 injured, with roughly 30 residential buildings damaged and localized heating and power disruptions.
  • Ukraine hit targets inside Russia, including the Novorossiysk port and the Saratov refinery, where local authorities reported fires, infrastructure damage and several injuries.
  • Russia’s Rosatom said Ukrainian drones targeted the Novovoronezh nuclear plant, prompting a temporary power reduction before operations normalized; Kyiv has not confirmed the claim.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky plans visits to Paris and Madrid to seek more air defenses and military support, as European partners discuss new aid packages.