Russian Drone Strikes Kill Civilians in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia as Ceasefire Violations Persist

Deadly attacks, including the death of a five-year-old in Kyiv, highlight escalating violence ahead of ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia.

Russia launched 147 drones overnight, targeting Kyiv and other regions, killing three people in Kyiv, including a five-year-old child, and injuring ten others.
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attack killed a family of three and injured 12 others, destroying residential buildings and vehicles.
Ukraine intercepted 97 drones, with 25 failing to reach their targets due to electronic jamming, while Russian forces claimed to have shot down 59 Ukrainian drones.
Ceasefire talks mediated by the United States are scheduled to begin in Saudi Arabia, but both sides accuse each other of violating the limited agreement.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for stronger international support and enhanced air defense systems to counter ongoing Russian aggression.