Russia Launches Massive Missile Strikes Against Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

Russia Launches Massive Missile Strikes Against Ukraine

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Moscow unleashed a barrage of over 200 missiles and drones across various regions of Ukraine yesterday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized this attack as “one of the largest strikes” since the onset of the 30-month-long conflict. Tragically, the strikes have resulted in the deaths of four individuals, with more than 30 others reported injured.

The relentless bombardment particularly targeted energy facilities, compelling residents to seek refuge in basements and subways as sirens wailed across the country. This wave of attacks coincides with Ukraine’s unprecedented cross-border incursion into southern Russia, marking the first military engagement on Russian soil since World War II. While that offensive has shown signs of slowing in recent days, Zelensky reported on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had made slight advancements and had taken control of two additional settlements, although independent verification of this claim remains unavailable.

Simultaneously, Russian troops have continued their unyielding assaults along the front lines within Ukraine, maintaining pressure on Ukrainian defenses.

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“Like most previous Russian strikes, this one is just as vile, targeting critical civilian infrastructure,” Zelensky remarked on social media. He further noted, “There is substantial damage in the energy sector,” while assuring that repair crews were actively working to restore services.

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