Russian forces launched missile attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv overnight, with multiple explosions reported in Dnipro and significant damage in Kharkiv. In Dnipro, at least two winged rockets were observed targeting the city, followed by reports of ballistic missile threats. In Kharkiv, a powerful combined attack involving air-launched missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones caused damage to civilian infrastructure, including a civilian enterprise, transport infrastructure, and a city boiler room, according to Mayor Igor Terekhov. Multiple sources reported heavy smoke in Dnipro following the explosions, with one high-rise building in the city sustaining damage to its top floor. In Kharkiv, the strikes resulted in broken windows in high-rise buildings and other damage, with reports of wounded individuals. The Ukrainian Air Force indicated speed targets were heading towards Kharkiv. Air Force Command reported that two winged missiles were launched toward Dnipro, and two more were detected south of the city, with another observed between Kamianske and Dnipro. The threat of ballistic weapons was present until 03:20 UTC. Kamianske and Dnipro were specifically alerted to ballistic missile threats. The attacks occurred as strategic aviation was noted to be active, with targets identified for Dnipro, Kamyanske, and Kharkiv. Reports indicated a total of four winged rockets were directed at Dnipro. The situation in Dnipro was described as having "shortages left a little" after the strikes, while Kharkiv experienced fires as a result of the shelling.
