Russia launches missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s Kyiv region on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey, according to multiple outlets. The attack is described as the second major assault on Kyiv and its surrounding areas in less than a week, occurring as both Russia and Ukraine continue long-range attacks.
Ukrainian officials report deaths and injuries from the overnight barrage. Figures vary by source, with reports ranging from about 7–8 to at least 18, 24, 26, and 30 killed, while other accounts say dozens are wounded. Damage includes apartment buildings, and rescue teams are reported to be extracting people from damaged structures.
Several outlets cite Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky as saying the strikes include ballistic missiles and attack drones, and link the timing to his travel and diplomatic engagement ahead of the summit. He is expected to meet with allied leaders in Turkey as NATO discusses military support and the war’s broader trajectory, with US President Donald Trump also expected to attend.
