Russian missile and drone strikes kill eight across Ukraine

Ukrainian officials confirmed that a massive Russian overnight attack involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones killed at least eight people and injured more than 50 across Ukraine. Strikes hit residential areas and key infrastructure in several cities, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Vinnytsia, Kryvyi Rih, and Lviv.

Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi stated that two children were among the casualties, noting a direct missile strike on a residential home in the Kryvyi Rih district. Air defense systems were engaged across the country, including in western regions, to intercept incoming aerial threats.

The bombardment targeted critical energy facilities, causing major power outages across five regions. National grid operator Ukrenergo identified Sumy Oblast as the most severely impacted area, leaving Sumy and nearby communities without electricity. Emergency teams are working to clear debris and restore grid power.

Sources: Investor.bg, Ukrinform