Russian missiles kill nine in kyiv as Zelensky points to lack of defenses

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault overnight, consisting of 35 missiles and 185 drones. According to the official morning statement, Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted two of the missiles and 154 of the unmanned aerial vehicles.

This significant engagement highlights the ongoing intensity of aerial warfare in the region. The defense operations resulted in the neutralization of the vast majority of the incoming drones, though the impact of the remaining projectiles was not detailed in the initial report.