Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Sumy, and southern Ukrainian ports

Russian forces launched a third major wave of aerial strikes against Kyiv and surrounding areas within a week, killing up to 17 people and injuring dozens more. Overnight drone and ballistic missile attacks set fire to residential buildings, industrial sites, and warehouses in and around the Ukrainian capital. Regional officials cited differing casualty totals, reporting between 15 and 17 deaths alongside 44 to 51 injuries.

In Sumy, guided aerial bombs struck residential homes, killing three civilians, including two young girls. Further south, Shahed drones struck port infrastructure in the Mykolaiv district, damaging two civilian vessels. Additional strikes were reported across the Odesa region. Local authorities described the bombardment as "one of the most tragic attacks so far."

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