At least nine people were killed and more than 50 injured across Ukraine in new Russian drone and missile strikes, including seven fatalities in Kyiv and deaths reported in Kherson and Dnipro regions.
Ukrainian officials say the attacks targeted multiple locations including energy infrastructure, residential areas and public buildings, forcing power cuts and large-scale disruptions.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported more than 100 drones and several missiles penetrated defences despite a high interception rate.
Leaders in Kyiv accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians and infrastructure to inflict maximum hardship.
Russia has not provided a detailed response to specific casualty figures, but the attacks come amid growing tensions and threats of escalation.
Analysts warn such strikes increase the risk of broader conflict and raise questions about civilian safety and wartime targeting norms.
