Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces launched a prolonged attack on Kyiv and other cities, targeting ports, industrial sites, and retailers’ distribution centers with missiles and drones. Commuters in the capital witnessed air defense systems firing at drones following an overnight assault involving ballistic missiles and 258 drones, according to the Ukrainian military.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia conducted a significant strike against Ukraine, hitting ports, grain storage, energy facilities, and other critical infrastructure using ballistic missiles and combat drones. The Ukrainian military successfully intercepted seven ballistic missiles, showcasing an improved defense capability attributed to the recent acquisition of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors.
In response to the escalating conflict, allies such as Britain pledged support to Ukraine, offering classified technology for the production of Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Moscow issued a warning that it could target British military assets within and outside Ukraine in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes utilizing British weaponry.
Air-raid sirens blared in Kyiv as attack drones traversed various neighborhoods, resulting in injuries to four individuals. In Kharkiv, one person was killed and two were injured in an attack on a shopping center. Ukrainian retailers COMFY and a leading toy company reported the destruction of their distribution centers, while Roshen, a prominent chocolate company, revealed the loss of one of its warehouses near Kyiv.
Russian attacks extended to industrial sites, energy facilities, and infrastructure in regions like Poltava, Odesa, and Kryvyi Rih, causing disruptions to train services across several areas. Additionally, Moldova condemned incursions by six Russian drones into its airspace, with one drone discovered within Moldovan territory.
