Ukraine reported 74 missiles and 496 drones were launched by Russia overnight.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most targets, but 25 ballistic missiles and 12 drones struck 33 locations.
At least 18 people were killed and about 90 injured.
Children were among the casualties.
Residential neighborhoods across Kyiv were hit.
A high-rise apartment building suffered a partial collapse.
An ambulance station was damaged.
A kindergarten was struck near a missile impact crater.
The attack lasted more than 11 hours in multiple waves.
Strikes included drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko declared a day of mourning.
Ukrainian officials accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians.
Russia stated the strikes targeted military and defense-related infrastructure.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would continue increasing pressure on Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested additional air defense support and licenses to manufacture Patriot missile system missiles.
Russia currently controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory.
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