'Massive' Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says, as no missiles intercepted

Russia launched 28 missiles into Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that at least 17 people were killed in Kyiv. Russia launched 115 drones and 28 missiles -- 24 ballistic missiles and four anti-ship missiles. None of the missiles were shot down. At least another 44 people were injured in the attack, Zelenskyy added. The main targets of the attack were storage facilities belonging to civilian enterprises. Ballistic missile interceptors -- these are what could have saved the lives of those who died today, Zelenskyy wrote, urging partners to speed up supplies. Russia's Defense Ministry said its massive strike targeted what it called transport, logistics and distribution centers in Kyiv and the region, including facilities for drone components and electronic warfare systems, as well as three cargo ships. It also claimed Russian forces shot down at least 475 Ukrainian drones overnight. The article notes the U.S.-made Patriot system is Ukraine's main defense against ballistic missiles, but a global interceptor shortage - worsened by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and President Donald Trump's decision to wind down U.S. aid - has reduced supplies. Zelenskyy said the number of air defense missiles available has been reduced threefold compared to 2025, and noted that Trump declined to provide new missiles or follow through on a commitment to license Patriot production in Ukraine.