Russian missile strikes on Kyiv leave at least 17 dead

At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured following intensive overnight Russian missile strikes targeting the Kyiv region, according to Ukrainian authorities. Air defense forces reportedly failed to intercept any of the incoming missiles, resulting in damage across multiple locations in and around the capital.

In response to the escalation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed appeals to international allies for advanced air defense systems, stating that "interceptors of ballistic missiles could have saved lives."

The barrage represents one of the deadliest attacks on the capital region this year. While Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of striking civilian infrastructure and residential areas, Russian military officials asserted that the operation exclusively targeted military assets.

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