Russian strikes kill 18 across Ukraine

Russia carried out one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine in recent months overnight, killing at least 18 people and injuring more than 100 in strikes that hit Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and other cities, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles, including ballistic and cruise missiles, during the assault. Air defence units reported intercepting or disabling 602 drones and 40 missiles, though dozens of projectiles reached their targets.