Summary
Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine using drones, marking the start of a new offensive. The attack killed several people and damaged historical sites, prompting Ukraine's President Zelenskyy to urge for more air defense support from allies. Meanwhile, fighting in eastern Ukraine continues as Russia moves more troops and equipment to the front line.
Key Facts
- Russia launched 948 drones in a large attack on Ukraine in 24 hours.
- The attack killed two people in Ivano-Frankivsk and one in Vinnytsia.
- A drone hit a historical site in Lviv, damaging a UNESCO World Heritage area.
- Five people died from overnight strikes in different regions, including Poltava, Zaporizhia, Kherson, and Kharkiv.
- President Zelenskyy is asking allies for more air defense munitions and support.
- Talks between Ukraine and the US are ongoing about security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Russia has moved heavy equipment and more troops to the front line in eastern Ukraine.
- Russian forces are trying to break through Ukraine's defensive lines in strategic areas.
