Russia launched more than 600 drones and missiles across Ukraine Friday night into Saturday morning, striking multiple regions and killing at least three people while injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian officials.
Strikes on Key Regions
Targets included Dnipro and the wider Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a missile with cluster munitions hit an apartment building in Dnipro.
Moscow’s Claim
Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the attack, saying it aimed at Ukraine’s military-industrial sites and declaring all objectives achieved.
Civilian Toll and Response
Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately terrorizing civilians and called for a stronger international response. He warned that without tougher sanctions and tariffs, Moscow will continue to escalate the war.
NATO Tensions
The strikes come a week after Russian drones entered Polish airspace, prompting NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry to reinforce air defenses. Polish and Dutch fighters downed several drones, while some allies urge broader action against Russian incursions.
U.S. Diplomacy
A proposed meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy, suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump after his Alaska summit with Putin, has yet to materialize as pressure mounts for decisive global action.
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