Russian missile strikes kill 9 in Ukraine, hit Kharkiv farm and Kyiv maternity hospital

Russian forces conducted a large-scale ballistic and hypersonic missile attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in at least 9 confirmed fatalities and significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including a maternity hospital and residential buildings. The strikes occurred while President Zelensky was in the US discussing air defense needs, underscoring Russia's sustained pressure and willingness to target civilian areas. The use of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles indicates an escalation in weapon sophistication.