Russian drone and missile barrage hits Ukraine, killing at least three and disrupting power

Ukraine says Russia launched one of its largest combined aerial attacks of the war overnight and into Tuesday, firing more than 650 drones along with several dozen missiles at targets across the country. Ukrainian officials reported at least three people were killed, including a four-year-old child, and multiple regions experienced power outages as air defences worked for hours to repel the assault.

The strikes damaged energy infrastructure and residential areas, forcing emergency crews to respond across several cities. Authorities said the scale and duration of the attack caused widespread disruption, with some communities facing temporary cuts to electricity and heating during winter conditions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the bombardment underscored Moscow’s determination to continue the invasion, despite ongoing international efforts to bring the conflict to a negotiated end. Writing on the Telegram messaging app, Zelenskyy argued the attacks showed Russia was not reducing its military pressure.

Ukrainian and European officials have repeatedly accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of failing to seriously engage in U.S.-led peace initiatives. U.S. President Donald Trump has spent months urging both sides toward a settlement, but talks have stalled amid sharply different conditions being demanded by Moscow and Kyiv.

The war, now well into its fourth year, continues to have global repercussions, including pressure on energy markets and ongoing humanitarian concerns. Canada and its allies remain among the countries providing military, financial, and diplomatic support to Ukraine as the fighting persists.