Russia launches massive overnight attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says tougher U.S. sanctions could force Moscow to end the war.
On Wednesday night, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure in key cities. The assault, reported by various sources, involved a barrage of missiles and drones, causing significant damage to homes, commercial buildings, and vehicles. In Kyiv alone, at least 18 people were injured, including two children, as reported by local authorities.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv expressed outrage on Telegram, stating that the enemy had not ceased its attacks on the capital. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia had launched 157 drones along with a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles. Despite the extensive strikes, Ukrainian defenses managed to neutralize 131 of the targets, with the remaining 36 resulting in debris falling at various locations.
Zaporizhzhia, another major target of the attack, suffered damage to a residential building and injuries to three people, including a child. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the ongoing conflict, calling the sanctions passed by the United States Congress on the same night a "symbolic" response. Zelenskyy hailed the sanctions as a strong tool that could compel Russia to seek peace, urging Moscow to end the war.
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