Record number of weapons deployed
Russia launched what Ukrainian officials described as the 'most massive' attack on Kyiv since the war began, deploying the largest number of weapons on the capital in a single barrage. The strikes hit locations across a wide area, completely destroying a nine-story residential building. At least 21 people were killed, with rescue workers continuing to search through rubble.
Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace
The attack prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets as a precautionary measure, while Finland restricted parts of its airspace. The escalation comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short an international visit after intelligence warned of the impending Russian offensive, calling for sped-up weapons support from Western partners.
Civilian areas hit across the capital
Multiple explosions were heard across Kyiv, with a hotel and several residential buildings set on fire. BBC reporters at the scene described a completely destroyed block of flats. Emergency services worked through the night to extinguish fires and rescue survivors trapped under debris. The attack underscores Russia's continued willingness to target civilian infrastructure in Ukraine's capital.