Russia is bombing Kyiv with ballistic missiles, and Ukraine is responding with drones to Moscow.

In a dangerous and sudden development on the war front between Russia and Ukraine, the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was shaken this morning by four massive explosions resulting from Russian shelling using ballistic missiles of the "Iskander" type, causing significant material damage to infrastructure and sparking panic among the population.

The attack, which targeted residential neighborhoods and vital facilities, came just hours after reports of Ukrainian air defense systems detecting intensive missile movements towards the capital.

On the other hand, Ukraine responded within hours with an unprecedented drone attack targeting deep into Russian territory, specifically Moscow, where local sources reported that more than 140 drones flew over multiple areas, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend flights and close several airports as a precautionary measure.

The explosions were heard in the vicinity of the Russian capital, as Russian defense forces rushed to intercept the widespread aerial attack.

The mutual escalation between the two sides comes at a sensitive time before the upcoming talks in Riyadh bringing together delegations from Russia and the United States, casting a dark shadow over the prospects of de-escalation and increasing concerns about the widening scope of the conflict.

With the continued escalation of attacks, the suffering of civilians worsens, and the risk of the region sliding into a broader confrontation that is difficult to contain increases.