Ukraine war live updates: Moscow's defeat a matter of life or death for democracy, Kyiv says; Russia strikes Ukrainian capital

Explosions occurred in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, resulting in injuries to at least 12 people. Missile fragments caused damage to a kindergarten, residential buildings, and enterprises in different parts of the city. Falling debris from the missiles also caused fires in a district. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of defeating Russia in the war, stating that it is a matter of life and death for democracy. He urged resilience and a unified effort to overcome the challenges posed by Putin.