Eight individuals, including two children, lost their lives in a series of Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, officials confirmed.
President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier warned of a potential "massive attack" and urged citizens to remain vigilant during air raid alerts.
Details of the Attacks
- Near Kryvyi Rih, a ballistic missile struck a private home, killing six people, including girls aged 5 and 12, and injuring eight others.
- In Kyiv, one fatality was reported alongside fires in three non-residential buildings.
- The mayor of Poltava reported a death following an attack on a postal terminal.
- Explosions damaged residential buildings in Lviv, with several injuries and some people trapped under rubble; residents assisted rescue efforts.
The strikes affected multiple cities, with missile impacts reaching western Ukraine.
Regional and International Responses
- Poland responded by mobilizing its military aircraft as a precautionary measure.
- In Russia, a warehouse belonging to the retailer Wildberries in Penza was attacked, resulting in one injury.
President Zelensky recently met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, advocating for a licence to produce Patriot missile interceptors to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses.
He emphasized the critical need for air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, which have been increasingly used by Russia in attacks on Ukrainian cities.
