Key facts
- Russia launched a major drone and missile attack across Ukraine.
- Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv were targeted.
- At least nine people were killed and more than 60 were wounded.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned of potential large-scale Russian strikes.
Russia launched a major drone and missile attack across Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The assaults resulted in at least nine fatalities and over 60 injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously warned of potential large-scale Russian strikes following intelligence indications. The article notes that despite the increased strikes, the war has not been going well for Russia, with battleground losses and growing casualties, suggesting Moscow hopes to improve its negotiating position.