Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it a “cynical” attack and spoke soon after with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing their conversation as “very important and productive.” They discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defences, joint weapons production—particularly in drone technology—and future diplomatic cooperation. Zelenskyy also proposed a meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian teams.

Meanwhile, Trump also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the same day. “I’m very disappointed with the conversation I had with President Putin,” Trump told reporters. “I don’t think he’s looking to stop the fighting.” The Kremlin confirmed Putin emphasized that Russia will continue its campaign to achieve its stated objectives in Ukraine.

The aerial assault struck five regions beyond Kyiv, including Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, and the wider Kyiv region. Ukraine’s air force said 270 targets were intercepted, while others were jammed or presumed destroyed. Russia claimed it targeted drone and military equipment factories.

This attack follows a record-breaking June, when Russia launched over 5,400 drones and 330 missiles at Ukrainian targets.

As families sheltered in basements and metro stations, Ukrainian officials decried the assault as a deliberate act of terror. “What Kyiv endured last night cannot be called anything but a war crime,” said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Despite the horror, efforts for peace remain stalled as battlefield pressure intensifies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it a “cynical” attack and spoke soon after with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing their conversation as “very important and productive.” They discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defences, joint weapons production—particularly in drone technology—and future diplomatic cooperation. Zelenskyy also proposed a meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian teams.

Meanwhile, Trump also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the same day. “I’m very disappointed with the conversation I had with President Putin,” Trump told reporters. “I don’t think he’s looking to stop the fighting.” The Kremlin confirmed Putin emphasized that Russia will continue its campaign to achieve its stated objectives in Ukraine.

The aerial assault struck five regions beyond Kyiv, including Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, and the wider Kyiv region. Ukraine’s air force said 270 targets were intercepted, while others were jammed or presumed destroyed. Russia claimed it targeted drone and military equipment factories.

This attack follows a record-breaking June, when Russia launched over 5,400 drones and 330 missiles at Ukrainian targets.

As families sheltered in basements and metro stations, Ukrainian officials decried the assault as a deliberate act of terror. “What Kyiv endured last night cannot be called anything but a war crime,” said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Despite the horror, efforts for peace remain stalled as battlefield pressure intensifies.