Ukraine fails to intercept ballistic missiles as Russia intensifies shelling

Russia has pummeled Kyiv with drones in an all-night attack, the largest since the war began. Ukraine's air force says Russia launched 539 drones and 11 missiles, injuring at least 23 people. The strikes damaged railway infrastructure and set fire to buildings and cars throughout the capital. Air raid alerts lasted more than eight hours. Many residents sought shelter in the city's metro stations. The strikes were the latest in a series of attacks, which have intensified in recent weeks. What does this tell us about the state of Ukraine's defense capabilities?

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war. Trump said he was disappointed in Putin and does not think he will end the war in Ukraine. He also said he will speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.

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