Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes
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- Ukraine' emergency service DSNS reported at least 16 dead (including two children) and 47 injured after a Russian drone and missile strike on a Kyiv apartment block, with about 20 people still missing.
- President Zelensky said the overnight barrage involved more than 670 drones and 56 missiles, part of over 1,560 drones targeting Ukrainian cities since Tuesday night, one of the largest attacks since the 2022 invasion.
- Zelensky reported a 93% drone interception rate and a 73% missile interception rate, but warned that a shortage of US‑made Patriot missile systems hampers defense against ballistic missiles.
- Ursula von der Leyen condemned the strikes as indiscriminate, announced a €6 billion drone support package for Ukraine, and pledged tougher sanctions on Russia.
- Vitali Klitschko declared Friday a day of mourning in Kyiv and confirmed the recovery of a 12‑year‑old girl’s body among the dead in the Darnytskyi district building.
Why it matters: Ukraine’s civilian death toll rises, but the EU’s €6 billion drone package strengthens its air‑defense, and the 93% drone interception rate shows partial success while the 73% missile rate underscores the urgent need for Patriot systems.
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