Russia launches massive missile, drone attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said the massive strike targeted ports, grain storage, energy, industry, and other infrastructure.
On Thursday, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting cities including Kyiv and Odesa. The Ukrainian air force reported that nearly 90% of the 258 drones were shot down, as well as one anti-ship cruise missile and seven ballistic missiles. Ukrainian officials described the attack as lasting throughout the night and into the morning, causing damage to infrastructure, educational facilities, and multi-story buildings.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that debris fell in two districts, damaging a school and shattering windows in a healthcare facility. The Russian defence ministry reported that the attack targeted Ukrainian military-industrial complexes, metallurgical and oil-refining industries, logistics centres, and ports in the Odesa region. Three people were injured in Odesa, and five drones crossed into Moldova's airspace during the assault.
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