Russia carried out a massive overnight missile and drone assault across Ukraine, according to a statement released by Ukraine’s Air Force on Monday. The attack reportedly killed at least nine people and caused a fire at a historic cathedral in the capital, Kyiv. The strikes were described as one of the largest aerial offensives since the war began.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched a total of 70 missiles and 611 drones, primarily targeting Kyiv. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 50 missiles and 582 drones during the assault. The scale of the attack underscores the continuing intensity of the conflict and the vulnerability of urban centers to sustained aerial bombardment.

Authorities warned that the number of casualties and the extent of damage could rise as rescue and assessment operations continue in affected areas.