Sweeping air strikes hit Ukraine as Putin shakes hands at China parade
- Russia launched a widespread overnight air attack across Ukraine, causing injuries and significant damage to critical infrastructure.
- Four railway workers were hospitalised in the central Kirovohrad region, leading to extensive delays for train services and damage to facilities.
- Ukrainian authorities reported downing 430 of 502 drones and 21 of 24 missiles, though three missiles and 69 drones struck 14 locations.
- The attacks resulted in power outages for 30,000 consumers in Chernihiv and damaged residential buildings and storage facilities in other regions.
- The assault prompted Poland, a NATO member, to activate its own and allied aircraft for safety, while Russian President Vladimir Putin was attending a military parade in Beijing.