Missiles and Drones Hit Multiple Ukrainian Cities as War Escalates
What Happened
Russia carried out a large-scale overnight missile and drone assault targeting nine Ukrainian cities, with explosions reported in Kyiv and other regions. Moscow said the strikes hit military-related targets, including industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure, while Ukrainian officials reported damage to civilian areas and residential buildings.
Key Takeaways
The barrage killed at least two people and left 14 or more injured, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack comes as Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot air-defence missiles and increasing pressure from Russia's sustained missile and drone campaign.