Russia launched 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, early Thursday, marking the first attack on the city in 44 days. Despite the barrage, all incoming missiles were intercepted by Kyiv’s air defenses. However, falling wreckage injured 13 people, including a child. The attack follows recent Ukrainian aerial strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Western allies to provide more air defense systems. Russian President Putin threatened retaliation, emphasizing Russia’s ability to respond to enemy attacks on civilian infrastructure. The conflict has shifted focus to other Ukrainian cities, with recent strikes causing casualties in Kharkiv and Odesa.