Kyiv Region Hit by Massive Daytime Russian Missile and Drone Assault

Kyiv and its surrounding region faced a heavy Russian missile and drone assault Friday, according to Ukrainian officials.

Regional Governor Mykola Kalashnyk confirmed the scale of the attack, describing it as "massive" and deadly.

The strike led to widespread power outages across multiple areas, reported energy provider Ukrenergo.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians during daylight hours to inflict maximum harm.

He linked the offensive to Ukraine’s recent Easter ceasefire proposal, which Moscow denies receiving.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's willingness to negotiate peace, even inviting U.S. mediators to restart talks with Russia.

Despite diplomatic efforts backed by Washington, progress remains stalled amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.