Night Silence When Missiles Fall on Kyiv

Russian drone strikes on Kyiv dominated morning coverage, with reports of children among the wounded. A Russian deserter revealed threats against soldiers wanting to return home: "You'll return in body bags." The presidential campaign intensified as controversy erupted over Nawrocki's undisclosed apartment, with his campaign claiming intelligence services were being used for "dirty" tactics against him. Meanwhile, Trump declared he would serve two terms if elected.

By afternoon, Romania's presidential election captured media attention, with right-wing candidate George Simion leading in exit polls, prompting congratulations from PiS and Confederation politicians. Polish hip-hop mourned the death of Michał "Joka" Marten of Kaliber 44 at age 48. Later reports covered Belarus conducting military exercises near the Polish border and a significant fire with explosions at a former cotton factory, while Putin continued making nuclear threats regarding Ukraine.