A fresh wave of Russian strikes has claimed three lives in the region surrounding Kyiv, including a child, according to local officials. The attack underscores the capital's chronic vulnerability to ballistic missiles. Main Developments Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional administration, reported that strikes hit three locations in the Boryspil district, near the capital. Three people were killed, among them a child, and three others were injured. In Kyiv itself, fires broke out in two districts following an air raid alert, as stated by Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Reuters witnesses reported several powerful explosions that shook the city center. Read also: Flintoff's England exit: A coaching career takes a new turn Background The attacks come as Ukraine continues to face a chronic shortage of air defenses capable of intercepting Russia's ballistic missiles. This gap has repeatedly exposed civilian areas to devastating strikes throughout the ongoing conflict. Why It Matters Each strike on the capital region not only claims lives but also tests the resilience of Ukraine's defense strategy. The inability to counter ballistic threats leaves millions of civilians at risk, while international calls for more advanced air defense systems grow louder. What's Next Ukraine is likely to renew appeals to allies for additional air defense systems, particularly those capable of intercepting ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, rescue and recovery efforts in the affected districts are expected to continue, with officials assessing the full extent of casualties and damage.