Key facts
- Russia launched a large-scale drone and ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight.
- At least 17 people were killed and 44 injured in the attacks.
- Ukraine's air defense forces shot down or suppressed 98 Russian drones but intercepted none of the missiles.
- Ukraine is urging allies to expedite the delivery of Patriot air defense systems and other weapons.
- The Russian Defense Ministry stated it targeted transport, logistics, and distribution centers.
Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and ballistic missiles on Kyiv and its surrounding region, resulting in at least 17 deaths and 44 injuries. Ukrainian officials warned of critical air defense shortages and urged allies to accelerate the delivery of Patriot missile systems and other weapons amid escalating Russian attacks. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia deployed 24 ballistic missiles, four hypersonic missiles, and 115 drones, with the Kyiv region being the primary target. While air defense forces managed to shoot down or suppress 98 drones, none of the launched missiles were intercepted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that delays in providing anti-ballistic systems directly contribute to such casualties. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the strikes, stating that precision weapons and long-range drones targeted transport, logistics, and distribution centers.