Kyiv Hit by Ballistic Missile Attack, Explosions Reported

The absence of immediate casualty or damage figures is itself notable: the mayor's warning to stay in shelters implies the attack was still unfolding when the first statements came out, so early reporting on this strike is likely to be revised. What matters for markets is whether this is read as an isolated barrage or part of a renewed tempo of strikes on the capital, which would feed into the same energy and risk-premium channels that have followed earlier escalation. The open question is what the damage assessment shows once officials publish it.