Russian Strikes Kill 15, Injure 75 Across Ukraine Cities

A devastating overnight Russian assault struck Kyiv and multiple other Ukrainian cities, resulting in at least 15 deaths, including a 62-year-old U.S. citizen, and injuring over 100 people. The attacks involved a barrage of over 440 drones, 32 missiles, and ballistic strikes that heavily damaged residential buildings, educational institutions, and critical infrastructure, with one nine-story apartment block in Kyiv collapsing entirely. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, highlighting the ongoing war's persistence due to global powers' inaction and confirming widespread damage in cities like Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv. Emergency services and rescue teams have been working tirelessly, with over 2,000 personnel involved in evacuation and medical aid efforts. The international community has strongly condemned the strikes, prompting calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and increased humanitarian and military support for Ukraine, with the United Nations scheduling an emergency session to address the conflict escalation. Meanwhile, President Trump criticized Russia's exclusion from a global summit, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin communicates only with him and expressing disagreement with Russia's removal from international forums.