Russian strikes on Kyiv region leave 17 dead as defense systems fail

At least 17 people were killed and 44 injured during heavy overnight Russian missile strikes across the Kyiv region. Ukrainian officials reported that air defense systems failed to intercept any incoming missiles during an hour-long barrage that damaged residential zones and warehouses.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to supply additional ballistic missile interceptors, maintaining that such equipment "could have saved lives." Moscow stated its forces targeted military sites, whereas Kyiv accused Russia of deliberately striking civilian infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Portuguese drone maker Tekever responded to Russian claims regarding the alleged capture of one of its reconnaissance aircraft in Ukraine. Refusing to comment on specific client missions, the company stressed that continuous technological updates minimize operational risks from compromised hardware.

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