Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8, Zelenskyy blames 'insufficient' air defense
Summary
Russian forces launched a large wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing at least eight people and injuring many others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country lacks enough air defense missiles from partners to stop all attacks, causing damage and casualties in several regions including Kyiv and Lviv.Key Facts
- Russia launched 284 drones and 70 missiles, including 9 ballistic missiles, across Ukraine overnight.
- Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most but not all attacks; about 11 missiles and 17 drones hit 20 locations.
- At least 8 people were killed and dozens injured due to the strikes.
- The attacks targeted Kyiv and nine other regions from western to northeastern Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted the shortage and delays in air defense missile supplies from partner countries.
- Lviv suffered significant damage with over 20 residential buildings, a school, and two kindergartens damaged; about 20 people injured.
- Kyiv region reported at least one death, according to Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- Poland reported a violation of its airspace during the attacks and launched a team to investigate the incident.
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