Russian missile and drone strikes hit multiple areas of Ukraine, killing nine people and wounding dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks come days after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow is preparing a “massive new strike.” Reports describe a barrage that includes ballistic missiles and drones, with explosions heard in Kyiv and fires reported in affected districts. Authorities say some areas experience power cuts following the strikes. The situation fits a wider pattern of frequent attacks since Russia launched its broader offensive in 2022, with continued bombardment across Ukraine. Kyiv has often faced repeated strikes while maintaining that it will respond through its own operations. Separately, the sources note that efforts to reach a negotiated end to the war remain stalled, as the conflict continues to be one of Europe’s deadliest since World War II. The incidents intensify concerns among Ukrainian officials about escalation and the timing of further attacks.