Russian Missile Strikes on Ukraine's Major Cities Kill at Least Six

Ukraine's Air Force Intercepts Over Half of the Attacks as U.S. Discusses Further Military Aid Amid Congressional Opposition

Russia launched a large volley of missiles at Ukrainian cities, killing at least six people and injuring dozens more.
The attacks targeted Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging numerous residential buildings.
Ukraine's air force reported that it intercepted 21 of the 41 Russian missiles.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defied the United States and other Ukraine supporters at a U.N. meeting, ruling out any peace plan they support.
The United States is convening a meeting to discuss support for Ukraine’s military, even as U.S. President Joe Biden faces opposition from some Republicans in the U.S. Congress on a new aid package for Ukraine.