Kyiv endured one of the deadliest nights of the entire war in Ukraine overnight Wednesday-Thursday, as Russia unleashed 74 missiles and 496 long-range drones on the Ukrainian capital. At least 20 people were killed and more than 90 injured. An apartment building collapsed after a direct hit and damage occurred across 33 locations, overwhelmingly residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

The latest strikes are part of Moscow’s continuing campaign of terror against the Ukrainian population. This effort is designed to break civilian morale ahead of another winter season. It’s also a punitive strike meant to make Ukrainians fear the price of their own military successes in attacking Russian logistics and oil infrastructure.