Russia's drone barrage kills 9, injures dozens in Kyiv
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- Russia unleashed a third consecutive day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest damage.
- Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported electricity disruptions in 11 regions due to the attacks.
- President Zelenskyy said Moscow launched more than 1,560 drones against Ukrainian population centres since the start of Wednesday.
- Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced a day of mourning after a 12‑year‑old girl was among those killed, and emergency workers rescued 28 residents from collapsed buildings.
- Hungary summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone attack near its border, marking a shift from previous relations.
- Andrii Sybiha urged Trump and Xi to pressure Moscow, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's unchanged terms for Ukraine to withdraw from four annexed regions.
Why it matters: The barrage killed civilians, destroyed homes and knocked out power in 11 Ukrainian regions, worsening the humanitarian toll and pressuring Kyiv to seek more air‑defence assistance. Hungary’s summons of the Russian ambassador shows neighboring states are moving from passive observation to active diplomatic protest.
