Russia launches fresh attacks on Kyiv

Russian forces launched a fresh wave of attacks on Kyiv on July 14, officials said, following a pledge by President Vladimir Putin to deliver a "powerful" response. Officials said air-defence systems in the capital were activated as strikes hit multiple locations.

Officials said early assessments pointed to damage across parts of the city and to civilian infrastructure, and that emergency services were responding. Casualty figures were not confirmed at the time officials commented.

Kyiv air-defence and presidential vows

Ukrainian officials and allied partners said they would use Kyiv's war-tested air-defence capabilities to help protect European countries from Russian ballistic missiles. Officials described the move as a coordination of existing systems rather than deployment of new weapon types.

The escalation increases geopolitical risk for European security planners and could accelerate requests for additional air-defence support, officials said. Markets and energy suppliers were monitoring developments for potential secondary effects on regional supply and risk premia.

Expect further official updates within 24 hours, officials said.