Russian Missile Strikes Escalate Across Ukraine, Targeting Kyiv and Critical Infrastructure

At least three killed and 16 injured as Russia launches a wave of missile and drone attacks, prompting renewed calls for international support.

Russian forces carried out widespread missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Kyiv hit by ballistic missiles that killed one person and injured four, including a child.
Critical infrastructure in regions such as Chernihiv and Poltava suffered significant damage, leading to power restrictions and emergency blackouts in affected areas.
Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted six ballistic missiles and 71 drones, but multiple strikes still caused fires and destruction in residential and industrial areas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, asserting that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not pursuing peace and called for stronger international pressure on Russia.
The attacks coincide with ongoing diplomatic efforts, including upcoming meetings between U.S. and Ukrainian officials to discuss potential pathways to end the nearly three-year conflict.