Kyiv death toll rises to 17 after major Russian attack; Kremlin vows continued pressure

Kyiv experienced its most significant Russian assault since the 2022 invasion, with the death toll rising to 17 and 86 people injured. Over 50,000 residents sought shelter in the capital's metro system following the overnight bombardment, which damaged residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested a license from the United States for Patriot missile systems in response. Meanwhile, the Kremlin stated Russia "will continue to intensify pressure on the Kyiv regime to achieve the set objectives." Elsewhere, Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted 46 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, with no damage or casualties reported. Further Russian strikes caused three deaths and 18 injuries in the Zaporizhzhia region, three injuries in Dnipropetrovsk, and ten in Sumy, alongside electricity disruptions.

Sources: Le Monde