10 dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas killed at least 22 people ahead of a NATO summit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international allies to provide stronger air defense support.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure immediately preceding a major NATO summit increases pressure on Western leaders to provide military aid.
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at least 22 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, authorities said.
The article reports on the conflict using official statements from both Ukrainian and Russian sources, though the framing emphasizes the humanitarian impact.
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