Russia pounds Kyiv for more than 12 hours

Key Points:

• Russia launched a continuous 12-hour aerial bombardment on Kyiv and eight other regions, killing at least 12 people, including six railway workers and an Indian citizen, as the attacks targeted civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
• The strikes represent an unprecedented sixth consecutive day of heavy Russian attacks on Kyiv, aimed at undermining civilian life and deterring Western support for Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials and the EU's top diplomat.
• The Russian Defense Ministry reported using precision-guided weapons and long-range drones, including 218 drones and decoys, with about a third being jet-powered, making interception difficult for Ukrainian forces.
• Russia claimed to have intercepted over 500 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including attacks on the Ust-Luga oil export terminal, highlighting Ukraine’s efforts to disrupt Russia’s oil sector.
• Amid ongoing conflict, international diplomatic efforts continue, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging an end to hostilities during a summit with Russia and China, while Germany accused Russia of a recent drone attack attempt on its airport, prompting diplomatic retaliations.