Russia's multi-city drone–missile barrage devastates Ukrainian cities

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack across Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens as hundreds of drones and missiles were deployed; Kyiv says 659 drones and 44 missiles were fired, with most downed or neutralised. Rescue operations continue and the death toll is expected to rise. Zelenskyy, while abroad seeking more defense systems in Europe, urged allies to boost military support and maintain pressure on Moscow.