In a major escalation overnight, Russian forces launched a drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and over 90 injuries. The city's mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, described it as the "most massive attack" on Kyiv to date, with numerous civilian areas targeted, including an ambulance station and a residential neighborhood. The attack occurred hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of impending Russian aggression. Moscow claimed its forces were striking military installations in response to attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. The Kremlin vowed to increase pressure on the Kyiv regime, while Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilians. Among the casualties were children, and many are still missing following a missile strike near a kindergarten. Residents reported that this latest assault seemed more powerful and widespread than previous ones, posing significant challenges for Ukraine's air defenses. In response to these attacks, Kyiv is urging its allies to provide additional air defense systems and has appealed to Washington for licences to manufacture Patriot defense missiles. Meanwhile, military bases in central and eastern Ukraine were also reportedly hit by Russian forces.