Russian missile strikes on Kyiv region leave up to 17 dead

Ukrainian officials reported a severe overnight Russian missile attack targeting the Kyiv region, resulting in significant casualties and structural destruction. Air defense systems were unable to stop incoming missiles during an air raid alert lasting over an hour. Hits were recorded at multiple locations, including residential areas and commercial warehouses.

President Volodymyr Zelensky repeated demands for Western partners to deliver additional air defense equipment, emphasizing that "interceptors of ballistic missiles could have saved lives." Moscow maintained that its forces directed strikes solely at military sites, whereas Kyiv charged Russia with intentionally hitting civilian infrastructure. Casualty counts differed among reports, with some Portuguese outlets placing the death toll at 14 while others confirmed at least 17 fatalities and dozens of injuries.

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