Putin unleashes over 50 missiles & hundreds of drones as Russia strikes Kyiv’s 1000-year-old monastery

Ukraine reports one of the largest overnight attacks in recent months as Russia launched a massive wave of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv and multiple cities across the country. Ukrainian officials say dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones were used, causing civilian casualties, widespread damage to residential areas, and disruptions to critical infrastructure. A historic religious site within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex was also struck, sparking outrage from cultural and religious leaders. Additional strikes were reported in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro, damaging museums, colleges, and homes. The assault highlights the continued intensity of the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.