Putin's "Peace" Reply: 540 Missiles and Drones Hit Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive overnight attack across Ukraine. They fired nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles at targets including the capital, Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the assault is Moscow's true answer to recent international peace talks. He stated the bombardment shows Russia's real response to diplomatic proposals. The attack used a mix of Iranian-designed drones and various missiles. Ukrainian air defenses report shooting down many of the weapons. The strike caused damage in multiple cities. Information on casualties and destruction is still being gathered. The bombardment comes as several countries push for new negotiations to end the war. Zelenskyy's statement suggests such efforts are being met with military escalation.