Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv , as air defense struggle with U . S . continues

A Russian missile barrage struck five districts in Kyiv before dawn on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of nine people. The attack involved the use of ballistic missiles, which challenged the city's existing air defense capabilities.

In the aftermath of the strike, President Trump has reportedly walked back a previously promised increase in missile defense support for Ukraine. This development highlights ongoing difficulties regarding the sustainment of Ukraine's air defense systems amid the continuing conflict.