Russia double-tap strike kills firefighters near Kyiv; overnight barrage hits 17 sites across Ukraine

Russia conducted a double-tap strike on a blaze near Kyiv, killing two firefighters responding to the first attack, then followed with an overnight missile and drone barrage hitting 17 sites across Ukraine, including a Kyiv apartment block and power infrastructure in western Ukraine. This pattern of deliberate re-striking of first responders indicates an escalation in targeting tactics. The attack underscores continued Russian pressure on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and air defenses.

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