Kyiv, Ukraine – At least three people have been killed in a widespread Russian air bombardment targeting 10 regions of Ukraine, including major cities, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. The overnight assault involved over 340 explosive and dummy drones and 35 cruise and ballistic missiles, with Ukraine’s military reporting that 90% were intercepted, suppressed, or lost. However, more than 30 projectiles struck their targets.
In the southern city of Odesa, a residential block was hit, sparking a fire on its upper floors. Emergency services rescued five people from burning apartments, but one woman succumbed to her injuries. Six others were wounded. In the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, two people were killed, and the city of Pavlohrad endured what regional governor Sergiy Lysak described as a “hellish night and morning” of relentless drone and missile strikes. Targets included industrial sites, a fire department, a clinic, a school, and a cultural institution, with Zelensky noting damage to “important infrastructure,” including a missile plant.
The north-eastern city of Sumy also faced attacks, with critical infrastructure damaged, leaving thousands without power. In Shostka, less than 50km from the Russian border, a “targeted hit” caused a fire, though officials did not specify the target. Unverified footage online showed intense flames and thick smoke.
Russia’s defence ministry claimed it struck military-industrial sites producing missile and drone components but did not disclose specific locations. Meanwhile, Russia reported downing over 70 Ukrainian drones over Rostov, Moscow, and Bryansk, with debris causing damage to houses and temporary power outages in Rostov.
On the front lines, Russian forces intensified attacks on Pokrovsk in Donetsk, a key objective. Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said defences remain “steadfast,” reporting the destruction of a Russian sabotage group. Zelensky reiterated the need for stronger air defences, both from allies and domestic production, as the Trump administration recently eased weapons supplies, with some NATO allies funding Patriot systems.
The attacks follow a pattern of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, with Zelensky accusing Moscow of targeting civilian and industrial sites to maximise disruption.
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