At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight, including five in the central city of Dnipro, where officials said an apartment building was hit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest attack lasted 'practically all night', while rescue workers were still searching for survivors under rubble in Dnipro on Saturday morning.
British jets were scrambled from Romania during the heavy attack when Russian drones were detected near the border, although the UK Ministry of Defence has denied reports that any drones were shot down. Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out long-distance drone strikes deep inside Russian territory.
In Yekaterinburg, almost 1,000 miles from Ukraine's border, the governor reported six injuries from a strike on a building, while nearby Chelyabinsk saw drones aimed at industrial targets intercepted. Russian missiles also targeted northern cities including Chernihiv, resulting in two additional deaths.
Ukrainian authorities announced successful defenses against over 600 Russian drones in what appeared to be one of the largest attacks in several days. President Zelensky outlined Russian tactics: 'strike drones, cruise missiles, and a significant amount of ballistics', targeting ordinary infrastructure.
As the situation escalates, both sides continue to prepare for further confrontations, with recent attempts to engage the international community to bolster military support remaining crucial as diplomatic discussions stall. Zelensky has also been strengthening ties with Gulf allies, focusing on enhanced air defense cooperation against ongoing threats.
British jets were scrambled from Romania during the heavy attack when Russian drones were detected near the border, although the UK Ministry of Defence has denied reports that any drones were shot down. Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out long-distance drone strikes deep inside Russian territory.
In Yekaterinburg, almost 1,000 miles from Ukraine's border, the governor reported six injuries from a strike on a building, while nearby Chelyabinsk saw drones aimed at industrial targets intercepted. Russian missiles also targeted northern cities including Chernihiv, resulting in two additional deaths.
Ukrainian authorities announced successful defenses against over 600 Russian drones in what appeared to be one of the largest attacks in several days. President Zelensky outlined Russian tactics: 'strike drones, cruise missiles, and a significant amount of ballistics', targeting ordinary infrastructure.
As the situation escalates, both sides continue to prepare for further confrontations, with recent attempts to engage the international community to bolster military support remaining crucial as diplomatic discussions stall. Zelensky has also been strengthening ties with Gulf allies, focusing on enhanced air defense cooperation against ongoing threats.
