Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv while Trump foresees Strait of Hormuz reopening

Russian strikes across the Kyiv region killed at least 17 people and injured dozens after Ukrainian forces failed to intercept incoming missiles. The overnight bombardment caused widespread damage to residential areas and industrial warehouses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed calls for advanced air defense equipment, emphasizing that "interceptors of ballistic missiles could have saved lives." Moscow maintained that its operations targeted military assets exclusively, contradicting Ukrainian claims of civilian infrastructure damage.

In a separate development, Portuguese aerospace manufacturer Tekever dismissed concerns regarding Russian reports of a captured Ukrainian-operated drone, asserting its technology is continuously evolving to prevent operational risk. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen "very soon," citing ongoing diplomatic progress with Iran and Oman.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)