Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities. The barrage included aircraft, drones, missiles, and artillery targeting military and civilian sites across the country.
The assault hit arms factories, transportation infrastructure, airfields, arsenals, radar stations, and even drone production facilities. The main government building in Kyiv caught fire for the first time, while strikes also damaged multiple cities including Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and regions such as Sumy and Chernihiv.
This coordinated attack resulted in at least four civilian deaths, including an infant. Ukrainian officials describe it as the largest overnight assault since the war began.
President Zelenskiy called the attack a deliberate atrocity and urged global partners to boost Ukraine’s air defenses immediately. He emphasized that diplomacy failed to deter such brutality.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is not backing down. President Zelenskiy confirmed continued operations deep into Russian territory, targeting critical energy assets. This demonstrates Ukraine’s sustained ability to strike back despite mounting threats.
Prior to these strikes, Ukraine had managed to stabilize some eastern fronts, including in Donetsk and Dobropillia. Ukrainian forces have pushed back Russian advances near key cities through coordinated defense and counteroffensives.
The intensifying conflict underscores Ukraine’s continued resilience amid a relentless assault. As Ukraine appeals for stronger international support, global attention remains fixed on the unfolding crisis and its implications for peace and regional stability.
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