Russia launched a major assault on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. The attack involved 74 missiles and nearly 500 drones. Officials report the strikes caused substantial damage and killed at least 30 people.
The attack occurred just before a NATO summit in Ankara. The summit is attended by US President Donald Trump. Military analysts view the strike as a strategic move to pressure Ukraine and influence summit discussions.
This assault is one of the deadliest on Kyiv this year. It is part of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The timing highlights a pattern of military escalation from Moscow.