Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed

Russia launched an hourslong nighttime barrage of ballistic missiles against Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and dozens of injuries. The strikes occurred shortly after discussions between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Simultaneously, the Russian military reported that its air defenses intercepted over 800 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and other cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the fresh Russian missile strikes demonstrate that the Kremlin's position on the war has not changed.