Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault overnight, targeting Ukrainian cities with 367 drones and missiles in what officials describe as the largest such attack since the war began. This assault, which included the capital, Kyiv, resulted in at least 12 deaths and numerous injuries. Among the victims were three children in the Zhytomyr region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the United States and others to denounce these actions, emphasizing that the “silence of America… only encourages Putin.”
The assault comes amidst ongoing efforts by Ukraine and its allies to negotiate a 30-day ceasefire as a step towards ending the conflict, an effort that faced a setback when the U.S., under President Trump, declined to impose further sanctions on Russia. Ukraine’s air force managed to down a significant number of drones and missiles, but damage was still extensive across several regions, including major cities like Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Ternopil. Other regions, far from the main battle areas, also reported strikes and casualties, highlighting the widespread impact of the attack. Despite these ongoing hostilities, a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia is set to continue, signaling a rare moment of bilateral cooperation amid the conflict.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-launches-largest-aerial-attack-ukraine-war-killing-least-12
