Multiple deaths reported following large-scale missile and drone attacks in Ukraine

At least nine people were killed and dozens injured following extensive Russian missile and drone strikes across several Ukrainian cities early this morning. In Kyiv, authorities reported four deaths and 23 injuries, including a child, as of 05:40 local time. The attacks caused a fire on the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site located within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the fire, while Metropolitan Epiphanius characterized the strike on the religious site as a significant loss. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that five rescue workers were killed and five others injured during repeated strikes. Official accounts highlight the impact on civilian infrastructure and cultural landmarks. These reports reflect the immediate aftermath of the overnight military operations involving both missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.