Russia's latest strikes on Kyiv killed civilians and damaged homes, a hospital and a school, and Ukraine says it can no longer shoot the missiles down — bad for Ukrainian civilians, good for Russia's leverage at any negotiating table.

• Kyiv was hit hard overnight, with at least 17 killed and dozens hurt; none of the missiles aimed at the capital were intercepted.
• Ukraine has run low on Patriot interceptors, and the US has fewer to spare after burning through stockpiles in the Iran war.
• Klitschko and Zelensky both say that without more air defense, Russia has no reason to take peace talks seriously.
• Ukraine is striking back deep inside Russia, including Moscow, where drone attacks have killed civilians too.
• Ukrainian opinion has swung toward a negotiated end — about 69% now back a deal — but most still reject peace on Russia's terms.

Outlook: Moscow says it will hear new proposals but insists any deal match Putin's demands, so more strikes on cities look likelier than a ceasefire in the near term.