A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed at least 15 people and injured 156, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of the assault [1][2][3]. The bombardment, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as "one of the most terrifying strikes" on the capital, involved more than 440 drones and 32 missiles [1].

In Kyiv, a nine-story apartment building was demolished, resulting in at least 14 fatalities [1]. Mayor Vitalii Klitschko declared Wednesday an official day of mourning [1]. The attack, occurring during the G7 summit in Canada, prompted Ukraine to call for an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting [6].

"I have just signed a letter to the president of the UN Security Council asking him to convene a meeting of the Security Council as soon as possible in connection with the escalation of Russia's missile terror against civilians in Ukraine," Ukraine's UN ambassador Andriy Melnyk told Ukrinform [6].

At the G7 summit, world leaders discussed further support for Ukraine. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a significant aid package, including $2 billion in military support and a $2.3 billion loan for infrastructure rebuilding [9]. Carney stated, "To be absolutely clear, this support will be unwavering until we get a just peace for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people" [10].

The Canadian government also imposed new sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of vessels used to circumvent international trade restrictions [9]. These measures align with similar actions taken by Britain and the European Union in recent years [9].

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin deliberately ordered the attack during the G7 summit to "make the leaders of the Group of Seven appear weak" [22]. The ministry called on the international community to "take concrete steps to increase pressure on Russia and strengthen Ukraine" [22].

As rescue operations continue, the death toll may rise. The attack, coming after two rounds of unsuccessful peace talks, underscores the ongoing volatility of the conflict now in its fourth year [13]. The international community faces mounting pressure to find a resolution to the war while supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.