Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine, killing at least 12, despite completing major prisoner swap. And Destroy Many Things.
Even as the two sides concluded a significant prisoner exchange, Russia launched its biggest aerial attack of its three-year war on Ukraine overnight, using drones and missiles to bomb the capital and other areas for the second consecutive night.
According to officials, at least 12 people—including children—were slain throughout Ukraine. Numerous additional people were hurt."A challenging Sunday morning in Ukraine following a restless night. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on social networking site X, "The most massive Russian air attack in many weeks lasted all night."
Officials said the city was facing a second night in a row of drone and missile assaults, and citizens were advised to remain indoors in the early hours of Sunday as air raid sirens blared for hours in the capital Kyiv. According to authorities, Russia launched an attack employing drones and rockets that destroyed civilian buildings in several regions.
A day earlier, the defense ministry said it had destroyed 94 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Russian territory, primarily over the Belgorod and Bryansk districts. Additionally, it stated that some UAVs were shot down over the districts of Kursk, Lipetsk, Voronezh, and Tula.
According to Dmitry Miliaev, the governor of the Tula area, three persons were hurt on Saturday, two of them were sent to the hospital.
When Kyiv's European partners issued a ceasefire-or-sanctions ultimatum to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin first suggested the Istanbul meeting. Many interpreted this as a blatant attempt by the Kremlin leader to divert attention and prolong the conflict.
In Istanbul, Ukraine and its allies called on Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire immediately, but no significant progress was made.
According to Dmitry Miliaev, the governor of the Tula area, three persons were hurt on Saturday, two of them were sent to the hospital.
When Kyiv's European partners issued a ceasefire-or-sanctions ultimatum to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin first suggested the Istanbul meeting. Many interpreted this as a blatant attempt by the Kremlin leader to divert attention and prolong the conflict.
In Istanbul, Ukraine and its allies called on Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire immediately, but no significant progress was made.
With the most drones and missiles ever launched in one night, Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine.
According to Ukrainian officials, many were hurt and at least 12 people—including three children—were killed.
A day after the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was hit by one of the most intense attacks since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the attack marked the second major assault on the nation in 48 hours.
Russia is disregarding demands for a ceasefire as it launches nocturnal strikes on Saturday.
According to Ukrainian officials, many were hurt and at least 12 people—including three children—were killed.
A day after the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was hit by one of the most intense attacks since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the attack marked the second major assault on the nation in 48 hours.
Russia is disregarding demands for a ceasefire as it launches nocturnal strikes on Saturday.
Not only can Russia produce them more quickly, but they are also developing. In order to avoid discovery, shady drones are now being equipped with more explosives and better electronics.
Since 20:40 on Saturday local time (17:40 GMT), Russia has launched attacks employing 367 different types of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and drones, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
The air force reported that it had destroyed 266 UAVs and shot down 45 cruise missiles, affecting the majority of Ukraine and recording hits in 22 different sites.
Several areas reported fatalities.
Ihor Klymenko, the minister of internal affairs for Ukraine, said that 13 regions were attacked, resulting in over 70 injuries, 80 damaged residential properties, and 27 fires.
Since 20:40 on Saturday local time (17:40 GMT), Russia has launched attacks employing 367 different types of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and drones, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
The air force reported that it had destroyed 266 UAVs and shot down 45 cruise missiles, affecting the majority of Ukraine and recording hits in 22 different sites.
Several areas reported fatalities.
Ihor Klymenko, the minister of internal affairs for Ukraine, said that 13 regions were attacked, resulting in over 70 injuries, 80 damaged residential properties, and 27 fires.
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