Early morning Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and its surrounding areas have left three people dead, including a child, and injured seven others. The intense bombardment caused widespread destruction, severely damaging local homes, warehouses, vehicles, and critical infrastructure facilities. As the attacks unfolded, neighboring Poland and Romania scrambled their fighter jets to secure their own skies. The rapid deployment by the two EU and NATO member states highlights the heightened security alert along borders shared with the conflict zone.