Moscow launched a wave of missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 13 civilians and wounding dozens more, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes came as Ukraine's air defense systems face critical shortages of interceptors, leaving the capital increasingly vulnerable.

The New York Times reported that Russia is deliberately targeting Ukraine's depleted air defense capabilities, intensifying attacks to exploit the gap. Emergency services scrambled to extinguish fires and clear debris across multiple districts.

Ukrainian air force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat confirmed the death toll and warned that without additional Western-supplied air defense systems, similar attacks could escalate. Residents described scenes of destruction, with damaged residential buildings and shattered windows.

The assault underscores the ongoing strain on Ukraine's military resources nearly three years into the conflict. International partners have been urged to accelerate deliveries of air defense equipment to help Kyiv protect its civilian population from renewed Russian bombardments.