Russian drone and ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight killed at least 17 people, according to reports. The attacks have prompted Ukrainian officials to sound an urgent alarm about critical air defense shortages and to press Western allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot air defense systems and other defensive weaponry.
Emergency services said air raid alerts remained active across the region as rescue operations continued under heightened risk. Officials warned that the threat of additional strikes persists, keeping rescue workers in dangerous conditions as they respond to damage from the overnight bombardment.
Ukraine's calls for faster weapons shipments underscore the intensifying nature of Russian attacks and the growing strain on the country's ability to defend its civilian population. The plea reflects mounting pressure on the Western coalition to expand and expedite military assistance as the conflict continues to escalate.