At least nine people were killed in Kyiv early Saturday when Russian ballistic missiles struck five districts of the Ukrainian capital, Ukrainian officials said. The barrage was part of Moscow's escalating attacks on the city, which have intensified in recent days.
The strikes occurred before dawn, hitting residential and other areas across multiple parts of Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities reported the death toll but did not immediately provide details on injuries or damage.
According to NPR, President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine's missile defense systems. The report said the attack came as the U.S. administration reconsidered its support for additional air defense capabilities, a move that could leave Kyiv more vulnerable to future Russian barrages.
BBC News also covered the strikes, noting that Moscow has been stepping up deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The two reports agreed on the death toll and the use of ballistic missiles, though NPR provided the additional detail about the five districts and the U.S. policy shift.