Article Summary

Russian missiles and drones attacked Kyiv, killing at least 23 people and damaging homes, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to plead for faster Western military aid, especially air defense systems like Patriots. He and European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, urged NATO to take urgent action to support Ukraine’s defense and increase sanctions on Russia. The article frames the attacks as unjustified and emphasizes the need for international support to protect civilians.