Summary: Russia launched the most extensive airstrike of the war, with drones and missiles hitting multiple cities. Kyiv’s central government building caught fire; casualties and infrastructure damage were reported.
Why it matters
Escalation increases demand for air‑defense interceptors and may accelerate allied assistance. Energy and commodity volatility can rise with infrastructure risks; humanitarian and displacement pressures increase.
Key facts
- Scope: record drone/missile barrage across regions
- Kyiv: main government building set ablaze
- Casualties: multiple killed and wounded (official figures updated through the day)
What to watch
Allied resupply timelines for air defenses; any follow‑on strikes on energy nodes; sanction responses and diplomatic shifts.