Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles; Ukraine launches mass drone attack on Moscow region

Russia and Ukraine conducted reciprocal missile and drone strikes on their respective capitals, Kyiv and Moscow, hours after diplomatic signals from both sides indicated openness to US-mediated negotiations. This exchange, occurring concurrently with a US envoy's visit to Moscow, suggests a significant disconnect between stated diplomatic intentions and ongoing military actions, or internal opposition to de-escalation. The strikes resulted in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, underscoring continued high-intensity conflict.