• At least 11 people have been killed and dozens more injured in Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine.
• Major cities like Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv were primary targets, with significant destruction reported.
• Ukrainian officials have called for increased air defense capabilities amid ongoing threats.

In a wave of attacks early Tuesday, Russian missile and drone strikes resulted in at least 11 fatalities and many injuries across Ukraine, including major cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. Local authorities reported significant chaos, as streets in Kyiv filled with debris and smoke from struck buildings, prompting an urgent need for shelter among residents, according to BBC, Channel News Asia, and SCMP.

In Kyiv, four people were confirmed dead and at least 58 injured, including children, after a suspected missile hit a residential building, triggering evacuations and rescue operations. Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, emphasized that people were likely trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed structures, as first responders continued to search for survivors, according to CBS News and NPR.

In Dnipro, the situation escalated as at least six people were reported dead and 36 injured. The destruction included significant damage to residential areas, highlighting the severe impact of the missile strikes. Eyewitness reports indicated extensive damage, including a dangerous situation for several individuals trapped in a destroyed building, as noted by local emergency services, according to BBC and SCMP.

Ukrainian air defenses reported that they successfully intercepted a notable portion of the incoming threats, including over half of the drones deployed by Russia, which continues to threaten civilians and vital infrastructure with "systematic strikes." President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated the need for robust air defense systems in light of the persistent threats, as he called on international allies for support, according to Channel News Asia and CBS News.