Russian missile and drone attacks kill six in Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine on Saturday resulted in six fatalities, including a child, and left dozens injured, local officials reported. The strikes occurred overnight as Moscow deployed more than 120 drones and 12 missiles, overwhelming the Ukrainian air‑defence network and prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to describe the assault as a significant test of the country’s defensive capabilities.

Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the intensive barrage strained radar and interceptor systems, which have been operating continuously since the start of the conflict. While the exact number of injured remains to be verified, the incident underscores the ongoing intensity of hostilities and the challenges faced by Ukraine in protecting civilian populations from large‑scale aerial attacks.