Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukrainian regions as front-line clashes persist

Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes targeted multiple Ukrainian regions, causing widespread damage and casualties. In the Kyiv capital region, local authorities reported at least 17 deaths and dozens of injuries after heavy overnight bombardments sparked multiple fires. Across the Dnipropetrovsk region, official reports indicated five people were killed and 16 injured following nearly 60 strikes across five districts, including a drone strike on a petrol station near Kryvyi Rih that claimed three lives. Further attacks were reported in Odesa, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia, with officials stating around 180 drones were deployed. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed control over two settlements in the eastern Donetsk region, Vasyutinske and Toretsk. Ukrainian military sources reported ongoing heavy fighting along the front line.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă