At least 13 people have died as a result of a large-scale Russian missile and drone offensive targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, including Dnipro and the capital, Kyiv. The strikes, some of the most intense in recent months, damaged residential buildings and caused numerous injuries, including to children. Emergency personnel are actively searching for individuals who may be trapped in the rubble following the overnight bombardment.
Air raid alerts were issued across much of Ukraine during the early hours of the attack. The Russian defense ministry has provided statements regarding the operation. The situation has prompted widespread concern due to the scale of destruction and the impact on civilian populations in key urban areas.