Overview

• Ukrainian officials reported at least 21 dead and more than 60 injured after drones and missiles struck multiple districts, including a rare hit in central Kyiv.
• Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 598 drones and 31 missiles, with defenses downing 563 drones and 26 missiles as 13 locations took direct hits and nearly 100 buildings were damaged.
• A five‑storey residential block in the Darnytskyi district was destroyed, casualties included children, and Kyiv’s mayor declared a day of mourning.
• The EU delegation building and British Council offices were damaged, prompting the EU and UK to summon Russian envoys, while leaders condemned the strikes and warned of consequences.
• President Volodymyr Zelensky called for new, tougher sanctions as the Kremlin claimed it hit military targets and voiced interest in talks; Ukraine said it also struck oil refineries inside Russia and requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting.