Russia Launches Missile Strikes on Kyiv

Early on Monday, Russia launched a series of missile strikes on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, prompting air raid alerts across the country. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage and injuries, with emergency services dispatched to multiple districts, including Shevchenkivskyi, Svyatoshynksyi, Holosiivskyi, and Solomyanskyi, where a fire broke out and medics attended to at least one person. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed repeated ballistic missile launches targeted Kyiv, while air defense units were engaged in repelling the attacks. This escalation follows a previous massive assault a week earlier that resulted in seven deaths and significant damage to energy facilities. In response to the situation, NATO member Poland activated its air defenses to protect its airspace. Witnesses reported loud explosions in Kyiv, indicating defensive measures were in action.