Summary
Russia carried out its deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, killing at least 17 people and injuring over 100 in drone and missile strikes across several Ukrainian cities. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warned that his country is running low on US-made air defense missiles as attacks continue, and he called for ongoing international support.
Key Facts
- At least 17 people died and over 100 were injured in attacks on Odesa, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
- Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles during these strikes.
- The attacks damaged residential buildings, including windows blown out in Kyiv and an apartment building bombed in Odesa.
- Ukraine’s air defense system is struggling due to a shortage of US-made Patriot missiles.
- President Zelenskyy visited Germany, Norway, and Italy to seek increased military support.
- Ukraine is developing drones that can target Russian drones and is working on making alternatives to Patriots.
- Zelenskyy called Russia a global threat and urged continued international economic and military aid.
- Russia’s attacks have worsened since President Donald Trump took office for his second term in 2024.
