Russia fired more than 40 missiles and 120 attack drones overnight, with most targeting Kyiv, as rescue and cleanup operations continued, President Zelensky said. The barrage came as betting odds on the likelihood of General Oleksandr Syrskyi leaving his post by the end of the year dropped on the prediction market Polymarket.
Overnight assault on Kyiv
The scale of the attack was significant. According to Zelensky, the majority of the missiles and drones were aimed at the capital. Emergency crews were still working to clear debris and assist residents as of the latest reports. No immediate casualty figures were provided, but the sustained bombardment has kept the city on edge.
Betting market shifts on military leadership
Meanwhile, on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket, the odds that General Syrskyi would leave his position as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces by year-end have decreased. The change suggests that traders now see a lower probability of his departure, though the exact reasons behind the shift remain unclear. Syrskyi has led Ukraine's military since February 2024, overseeing a challenging period of the war.
The two developments are not directly linked in the available information, but they both reflect the fluid situation on the ground. The attack on Kyiv could influence perceptions of military leadership, but no official statements have connected the two.
Rescue operations continue
Zelensky said that rescue and cleanup operations were ongoing after the overnight strikes. The attack underscores Russia's continued ability to launch large-scale aerial assaults despite Ukrainian air defense efforts. The full extent of damage and casualties is still being assessed.
