Russia's Ongoing Involvement in Ukraine: Live Updates

Air raids were heard across Ukraine as Russia launched attacks on Kyiv, Lviv, and the southern region of Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine's air defense systems shot down 32 of 35 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine's counteroffensive is proving challenging, with a top defense official conceding that it is difficult to advance amid strong Russian resistance and deep defenses. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Europe's first medium-range anti-missile system, jointly developed by France and Italy, has been delivered and is operational in Ukraine.