Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, killing at least 18 civilians and wounding over 100. The assault involved 73 missiles and 656 drones, targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, and other cities.
- 12 people killed in Dnipro, 6 in Kyiv. - At least 64 wounded in Kyiv, including three children.
- Ukraine's air defenses destroyed 40 missiles and 602 drones. - President Zelenskyy appealed for more U.S.
and European support. The attack exploited Ukraine's shortage of Patriot air defense missiles, leaving civilians vulnerable to ballistic missile barrages.
Putin signaled no let-up, citing a recent Ukrainian drone attack as giving the war a new dimension.