Russia launched overnight ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring six others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Ukrainian capital to formalize a landmark defense partnership between the European Union and Ukraine, centered on joint drone production and defense manufacturing.
Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv as explosions rocked the city overnight. Ukrainian authorities said residential areas and civilian infrastructure were damaged in the assault, while emergency crews worked through the night to extinguish fires and rescue victims. Russia has not publicly commented on the specific strike.
Earlier in the day, von der Leyen met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a new EU-Ukraine defense industrial partnership, including a major drone manufacturing agreement designed to expand joint production between Ukrainian and European companies. The initiative is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s long-term defense capabilities as the war continues.
The timing of the missile attack has underscored the continuing intensity of the conflict despite growing Western support for Ukraine. Ukrainian officials vowed to press ahead with deeper defense cooperation, while European leaders reiterated their commitment to supporting Kyiv militarily and economically.
