At least 17 people were killed and dozens wounded in Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight as Russia fired more than two dozen ballistic and anti-ship missiles, none of which were intercepted by Ukrainian defenses.

Zelensky underscored that strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses remains Kyiv’s top priority amid ongoing Russian attacks, with particular emphasis on obtaining additional Patriot missile interceptors

"Untimely assistance and delays in the delivery of anti-ballistic missiles lead to this kind of destruction," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his plea for Western air defenses following a deadly overnight Russian attack, hours after US President Donald Trump backed away from a public pledge to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced changes to Ukraine's government.

President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.