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Russian Barrage Kills 19 in Kyiv, Damages EU and British Council Sites

Washington moved to advance a long‑range missile sale following EU and UK condemnations.

Overview

  • Ukraine reported that Russia launched 598 attack drones and 31 missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonic weapons, in the overnight assault.
  • Authorities said at least 19 people were killed, including four children, with extensive residential damage across Kyiv districts such as Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi.
  • Buildings housing the EU delegation and the British Council were damaged, and both Brussels and London summoned the Russian ambassadors to protest.
  • The U.S. State Department notified Congress of an $825 million sale that includes long‑range missiles and related equipment to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses.
  • Moscow said it targeted military‑industrial facilities and air bases, while Ukraine reported drone strikes on Russian refineries and Russia claimed it sank a Ukrainian reconnaissance vessel near the Danube.