Russian missile strikes on Ukraine since the war began, killing at least 14 people, including three children, and injuring dozens more. The strikes targeted multiple cities and regions, following a heavy assault on Kyiv just a day earlier.8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-5″ dir=”auto” data-message-author-role=”assistant” data-message-id=”068f50b5-0ca0-4882-b1e6-541f4ad42559″ data-message-model-slug=”gpt-4o”>
A Devastating Night Across Ukraine
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia fired 367 drones and missiles overnight, striking 22 locations. They successfully intercepted 45 cruise missiles and destroyed 266 drones. Despite these efforts, widespread damage occurred.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said 13 regions were hit. He called the attack a “combined, ruthless strike aimed at civilians.” The Zhytomyr region saw the deaths of three children from one family. Their parents remain hospitalized.
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In the Kyiv region, four people died and 16 were injured, including three children. Fires and destruction spread across residential buildings, forcing residents into underground metro stations for shelter.
Zelensky Slams Silence, Urges Pressure
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, saying the war continues despite weekends or global distractions. He warned that silence from world powers, particularly the U.S., would only embolden Russia. He emphasized that “without strong pressure on Russia’s leadership, this cruelty will not stop.”
Russia Claims Military Targets, Ukraine Disputes
Russia’s defense ministry claimed its missiles hit military airfields, ammunition depots, and electronic warfare stations across 142 areas. Ukraine disputes this, saying civilians bore the brunt of the assault.
Rising Tensions Amid Prisoner Swaps
Amid the violence, Ukraine and Russia exchanged nearly 1,000 prisoners over three days. However, hopes for lasting cooperation dimmed. Although former U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin held talks about a possible ceasefire, no formal agreement has followed.
Drone Warfare Reaches New Heights
Russia’s evolving drone technology is making its strikes more lethal. Upgraded Shahed drones carry more explosives and are harder to detect, compounding Ukraine’s defense challenges. Moscow also reported intercepting 110 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian territory.
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