Russian Strikes Kill 19 In Ukraine

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv and about a dozen other Ukrainian regions overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 19 civilians, including four children, Ukrainian officials said. About 60 people were wounded after Ukraine warned Russia was preparing a major attack but could not stop the barrage. The strikes are part of a long-range air war that has continued while ground forces remain largely deadlocked since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion. Ukraine struggles to intercept ballistic missiles and newer jet-powered drones, and officials say Patriot interceptors are in short supply. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it targeted missile and drone facilities; Ukrainian officials said homes and civilian infrastructure were hit. Air defenses downed 161 targets.