Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed

What happened: Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv in an hourslong nighttime barrage. The Russian military said its air defenses intercepted over 800 drones fired by Ukraine at Moscow and other cities. Why it matters: The exchange shows continued large-scale missile and drone attacks between the two sides, with Russia reporting a high volume of Ukrainian drones intercepted over Moscow and other cities. Key numbers: Over 800 drones intercepted, according to the Russian military.

Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv in an hourslong nighttime barrage. The Russian military said its air defenses intercepted over 800 drones fired by Ukraine at Moscow and other cities.

The exchange shows continued large-scale missile and drone attacks between the two sides, with Russia reporting a high volume of Ukrainian drones intercepted over Moscow and other cities. Key numbers: Over 800 drones intercepted, according to the Russian military.