At least three people have been killed and more than 30 injured in a massive overnight Russian aerial attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky says. He describes the attack as a part of a deliberate strategy to intimidate civilians and destroy our infrastructure, which included one direct missile hit on a residential building.
Ukraine’s air force reported that Moscow launched around 619 drones and missiles during this assault. Russia's defense ministry, in contrast, claimed that its massive strike was focused on military-industrial facilities and used precision weapons.
In a notable response, Russia said that four individuals were killed during a Ukrainian drone attack on the Samara region, where Kyiv reportedly targeted a major oil refinery.
Separate reports from Ukraine indicate that another Russian oil refinery sustained damage in the nearby Saratov region following military actions.
On social media, President Zelensky disclosed that regions including Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv faced attacks during the night. He mentioned that residential areas and civilian facilities were specifically targeted, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
In Dnipro, a direct hit on a high-rise residential building with cluster munitions was confirmed. Verified footage has surfaced showing the missile's flight and impact, demonstrating the devastation left in its wake.
While the crisis continues to escalate, the ongoing conflict has severely strained relations and heightened security concerns in the region. On multiple occasions, Russian aerial assaults have intensified, targeting critical infrastructure, while Ukraine stands resolute in its efforts to disable Russian military capabilities.
As tensions continue to rise, international calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution intensify, although ongoing strikes underscore the challenges ahead in finding peace.
Ukraine’s air force reported that Moscow launched around 619 drones and missiles during this assault. Russia's defense ministry, in contrast, claimed that its massive strike was focused on military-industrial facilities and used precision weapons.
In a notable response, Russia said that four individuals were killed during a Ukrainian drone attack on the Samara region, where Kyiv reportedly targeted a major oil refinery.
Separate reports from Ukraine indicate that another Russian oil refinery sustained damage in the nearby Saratov region following military actions.
On social media, President Zelensky disclosed that regions including Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv faced attacks during the night. He mentioned that residential areas and civilian facilities were specifically targeted, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
In Dnipro, a direct hit on a high-rise residential building with cluster munitions was confirmed. Verified footage has surfaced showing the missile's flight and impact, demonstrating the devastation left in its wake.
While the crisis continues to escalate, the ongoing conflict has severely strained relations and heightened security concerns in the region. On multiple occasions, Russian aerial assaults have intensified, targeting critical infrastructure, while Ukraine stands resolute in its efforts to disable Russian military capabilities.
As tensions continue to rise, international calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution intensify, although ongoing strikes underscore the challenges ahead in finding peace.
