In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russian forces launched a deadly missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least four fatalities and over 80 injuries. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, involved the use of the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads. This marked one of the heaviest bombardments in the ongoing conflict, with damage reported across 50 locations in the capital, including residential buildings and schools. European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, condemned the attack, with Macron stating it represents 'the dead end of Russia's war of aggression.' The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, indicated that top diplomats would convene soon to discuss further measures against Russia. The Ukrainian air force managed to intercept 549 drones and 55 missiles during the assault, underscoring the ongoing challenges in air defense capabilities amid the conflict. The attack follows threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin of retaliation for previous Ukrainian strikes in occupied territories.