Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Dnipro; Polish jets scramble in response

Russia has initiated a mass missile strike campaign against Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and Dnipro with ballistic and cruise missiles, resulting in casualties. Ukrainian President Zelensky has warned of an imminent, larger-scale Russian attack, prompting Ukraine to bolster air defenses and plan intensified strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The full extent of current damage and the timing/scale of future Russian attacks remain key uncertainties.