Daily Updates News 
Kyiv woke up on Friday morning under a cloud of smoke after enduring one of the most intense Russian airstrikes since the war began. Ukrainian officials confirmed that at least 23 people were injured in the attacks, which hit nearly every district of the capital. Fires erupted across the city, damaging schools, buildings, rail infrastructure, and even the Polish consulate.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched a record-breaking 550 drones and 11 missiles, with 72 drones managing to penetrate air defenses. The overnight assault followed a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump later expressed disappointment, saying Putin showed “no intention” to end the war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as “one of the most cynical” attacks of the war and called on international allies—especially the U.S.—to increase sanctions against Russia and resume critical weapons deliveries.
In addition to Kyiv, regions like Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Chernihiv also came under fire. Russia’s Ministry of Defense said the assault was a response to recent “terrorist acts” by Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Russia reported a woman killed in a Ukrainian drone strike near its southern border. The war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has now entered its third year with no signs of de-escalation.
Trump, who is seeking a quick resolution to the war, acknowledged after the call that “no progress” had been made. The Kremlin reiterated it would continue military operations until its strategic goals are achieved.
With U.S. weapons deliveries currently paused, Ukraine fears that defending its cities and frontlines will become even harder as Russian airstrikes escalate.
