Russia Pummels Kyiv with Massive Drone and Missile Attack, Killing at Least 24

A massive Russian aerial assault involving 675 attack drones and 56 missiles struck Kyiv, resulting in at least 24 deaths, including three children, and injuring 47 others. Ukrainian air defense units intercepted 94% of the drones and 73% of the missiles, but significant damage occurred to civilian infrastructure, including a residential building that was completely leveled. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as evidence that Russia is not seeking peace, despite recent faint hopes raised by a brief ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. The strike has drawn sharp condemnation from Western allies, including France, the UK, and the EU, who view it as a mockery of peace efforts. While Russia claimed to target military-linked sites, the devastation in Kyiv and other regions like Odesa and Kharkiv underscores the ongoing brutality of the conflict. Kyiv declared a day of mourning for the victims. This escalation occurs amidst broader geopolitical tensions, with Russian strikes also reported in western Russia and against a UN vehicle in Kherson, further dampening prospects for an immediate resolution to the war.