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The Guardian’s Monday photos of the day collection compiles global scenes—from smoke rising over Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral after a Russian missile strike to a wide array of images including UK politics on TV, a naval interception off Portland, migrants near France, ceasefire talks, protests over a ban on Palestine Action, an animatronic Frankenwrap campaign, and other striking moments across China, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and beyond.
An Iranian Fateh-110 ballistic missile struck Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, injuring several Americans and seriously damaging two MQ-9 Reaper drones, as the U.S. weighs extending a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing regional tensions.
Russia reportedly used its Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile against Kyiv Oblast, including Bila Tserkva, during a broader attack on Kyiv. The weapon reportedly releases up to six independent warheads, and about 16 missiles were fired, marking what Kyiv officials describe as the third known Oreshnik strike after Dnipro (Nov 2024) and Lviv (Jan 2026).
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was struck by a large missile and drone attack early Sunday, following a warning that Russia could launch the hypersonic Oreshnik missile. Explosions shook the city, at least three people were injured and several residential buildings damaged, with debris burning near a central school as Kyiv braces for potential retaliation.
Russia launched a large-scale missile- and drone-attack on Kyiv overnight, injuring at least three people and damaging multiple buildings across several districts as debris struck a 24-story building and a high-rise rooftop. Authorities warned of a possible Oreshnik ballistic missile and reported explosions also in Cherkasy and Khmelnytskyi oblasts, while Zelensky cautioned that Russia may be preparing a broader cross-country strike and the U.S. issued warnings of a potential major air attack.
A Russian cruise-missile strike hit a nine-story Kyiv apartment building, killing 24 people (including three teenagers) and wounding about 48 as Ukraine faced its largest barrage since the invasion; rescue workers spent more than a day digging through rubble, and President Zelenskyy visited the site to urge continued international support.
An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded U.S. service members and damaged several U.S. refueling aircraft; the exact number of wounded was not immediately clear as regional tensions continue.
US forces attacked hardened Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound deep‑penetrator munitions, saying the strikes target threats to international shipping as part of Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM warned further actions could follow and mentioned the possible deployment of Marines, with Israeli involvement described as intelligence support rather than kinetic action. The strikes come amid shipping disruptions at Hormuz and heightened concerns about global energy markets, with officials signaling the conflict could endure for weeks or months.
Iranian media allege a US-made Tomahawk strike hit near a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, killing up to 175; U.S. defense officials are investigating, while Iran and Israel offer conflicting statements about responsibility. Some reports cite outdated targeting information as a possible cause, though others deny involvement. Satellite imagery shows damage to the school and nearby facilities; human rights groups call for a war-crimes probe as the incident remains under inquiry.
Ukraine said it hit the Bryansk-based microelectronics plant Kremniy El with Storm Shadow missiles, calling it a key facility that produces electronics for missiles; Zelensky described the strike as a justified response, while Russia claimed civilian casualties. Ukrainian officials said the attack inflicted significant damage to production facilities and highlighted the plant’s role in semiconductor technology used in modern weapons.
A Russian Izdeliye-30 cruise missile hit a five-story Kharkiv residential block, killing at least 10 people (including a teacher and children) and wounding 16, as Moscow’s broader overnight attack targeted energy facilities across Ukraine; Zelensky urged partners to bolster air defences and respond.
Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show to condemn the weekend U.S.-Israel missile strikes on Iran, calling the action arrogant and mocking the plan with jokes about war and Trump’s handling, as correspondent Jordan Klepper films near Istanbul. He decries a war with no clear purpose and ends with the quip that our bombs are smarter than our president.
A ballistic missile fired by Iran struck Beit Shemesh, Israel, killing at least nine people and injuring 28, with rescue teams evacuating casualties. The Israeli military said search-and-rescue operations were ongoing and the casualty tally could rise. The attack comes amid wider Israel-Iran hostilities in the wake of retaliatory strikes after the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Russian forces conducted a missile strike on Lviv Oblast as part of a broader campaign to deter Western support for Ukraine, while also launching extensive drone and missile attacks causing significant damage and power outages across Ukraine. The US Navy seized a Russian-linked oil tanker attempting to bypass sanctions, and Ukrainian forces continue their operations against Russian military targets. The conflict remains intense with ongoing military advances and strategic moves on multiple fronts.
Kyiv was hit by a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack, injuring 32 people and causing significant damage, including power outages, just before a planned meeting between Zelensky and Trump. The attack involved hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, and occurred amid ongoing tensions and energy crises in Ukraine.