Following overnight Russian attacks, Ukrainian authorities report 16 deaths and over 40 injuries. Approximately 40,000 residents of Kyiv sought refuge in the city’s metro system during the attacks. Emergency services report significant damage to at least 20 residential buildings within the capital. An elementary school, a children’s hospital, and a nursery were also severely impacted by the strikes. The attacks represent a further escalation of the conflict and a direct targeting of civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials continue to assess the full extent of the damage and provide aid to those affected. The situation remains volatile as fighting persists.