Russia launched a heavy ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, injuring five people and damaging homes, following a previous Ukrainian drone attack that killed 18 in Starobilsk.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the US Embassy had warned of impending retaliation, citing intelligence reports of a major, coordinated Russian strike.The
United Nations condemned attacks on civilians, though ongoing military escalation continues to hinder humanitarian access and diplomatic efforts.