Russian strikes hit Kyiv as NATO scrambles jets in Baltic region

Russian forces conducted a sixth consecutive day of air strikes targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions, killing at least four people and injuring 15 others. The widespread bombardments triggered nationwide air raid alerts across Ukraine.

In response to heightened regional tension, NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission scrambled fighter aircraft from Latvia, while Finland imposed restrictions on air and maritime traffic near its border with Russia. Concurrently, US-led forces carried out unusual military activity near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, deploying reconnaissance aircraft, fighter jets, and Polish ground units.

The developments coincide with reports from British media alleging Moscow has set up ten secret military facilities near NATO borders. These installations are reportedly equipped to launch long-range kamikaze drones into Western territory, with several already operational in recent strikes against Ukraine.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV