Russia hits Kyiv region and ports; France to speed up air defense aid
Russian strikes target Kyiv region and ports; Zelensky says France will speed up air defense deliveries to Ukraine.
Russian forces carried out fresh strikes on the Kyiv region and Ukrainian port infrastructure, according to reports from the ground. The attacks come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that France has agreed to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine.
Zelensky's statement followed a conversation with French leadership, in which Paris pledged to fast-track the supply of additional air defense capabilities. The move is seen as part of ongoing Western efforts to bolster Ukraine's aerial defenses against repeated Russian bombardments.
The strikes on the Kyiv region and ports are part of a broader pattern of Russian attacks targeting both civilian and military infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly called for more advanced air defense systems to counter these assaults.
No further details on the scale of the strikes or the specific systems to be delivered were immediately available. The situation remains fluid as both sides continue to exchange fire along multiple fronts.