Russian Drone Attacks Kill Seven in Ukraine as Ceasefire Talks Near

Overnight strikes in Kyiv and other regions killed civilians, including a child, raising doubts about the effectiveness of the limited ceasefire agreement.

A massive Russian drone attack killed seven people across Ukraine, including three in Kyiv, where a five-year-old child was among the victims.
Ukraine reported intercepting 97 of the 147 drones launched by Russia, while 25 drones failed to reach their targets due to countermeasures.
The attacks occurred despite a limited ceasefire agreement reached last week, which remains disputed over its scope and implementation.
Ukrainian civilians expressed skepticism about the upcoming U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, citing continued violence and mistrust of Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger international pressure on Russia and additional air defense systems to counter ongoing strikes.