Russia hits Kyiv, Dnipro; Zelenskyy urges Patriots
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- Russia launched ballistic missile and drone barrages on Kyiv overnight, killing three people, wounding dozens, and causing fires and power outages.
- Dnipro was hit by a Russian attack that killed four people and wounded 16, several of whom were critical.
- Kharkiv experienced a Russian strike that wounded ten people, including a child.
- Zelenskyy warned of a massive upcoming Russian strike and appealed to President Trump and Congress for Patriot missile systems.
- Kursk in Russia was struck by a Ukrainian drone, killing one person.
Why it matters: Ukrainian civilians bear the brunt, with three killed in Kyiv, four in Dnipro and ten wounded in Kharkiv, while Zelenskyy's plea for Patriot missiles intensifies pressure on U.S. lawmakers to approve further air‑defence aid.
