Ukraine's capital region hit by deadly Russian missile strikes

Russian forces launched a heavy overnight missile strike against the Kyiv region, resulting in widespread destruction and casualties. Ukrainian authorities reported that air defense systems failed to intercept any incoming missiles during an air raid alert lasting over an hour. Damage was recorded across multiple residential zones and commercial warehouses.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed calls to Western partners for additional air defense hardware, stating that "interceptors of ballistic missiles could have saved lives." While Moscow claimed its forces exclusively targeted military infrastructure, Ukrainian officials accused Russia of striking civilian locations. Death toll figures reported by media outlets varied slightly, with counts ranging between 14 and 17 fatalities, alongside dozens injured.

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