"Russia Escalates Assault with Hypersonic Strikes on Ukraine's Major Cities"

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Ukraine's largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, resulting in casualties and significant damage. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported that nearly 100 missiles were fired, with at least 70 intercepted. The attacks are part of escalating hostilities, including a Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Belgorod. In response to the aggression, Poland has activated F-16 jets to secure its airspace. Both sides have suffered civilian casualties in the recent exchanges of fire.