Russia Launches Biggest Attack on Ukraine in Weeks

Russian missiles and drones have rained down on Ukraine, killing several people and destroying critical infrastructure in what's being described as its biggest attack in weeks. The Kremlin launched over 100 missiles and a similar number of drones at eastern, northern, southern, and central regions of Ukraine, targeting 15 areas in total. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for more help from Ukraine's backers and vowed to provide long-range capabilities to its defense forces. Despite the bombardment, Ukrainians' resolve remains strong, with residents singing their national anthem in a Kyiv subway station.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Russian attack, described as the biggest in weeks, launched over 100 missiles and a similar number of drones at 15 areas in Ukraine, killing several people and destroying critical infrastructure.
  • The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for more help from Ukraine's backers and vowed to provide long-range capabilities to its defense forces.
  • Ukraine's resolve remains strong, with residents singing their national anthem in a Kyiv subway station despite the bombardment.
  • Oleksiy Goncharenko, a Ukrainian MP, stated that the damage is "quite serious" and that there is no electricity in many cities and places in Ukraine.
  • The attack is seen as a continuation of Russia's daily attacks on Ukraine, which began on February 24.
  • The number of missiles and drones launched by Russia is over 200.
  • The areas targeted by the Russian attack include eastern, northern, southern, and central regions of Ukraine.
  • The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for long-range capabilities to be provided to Ukraine's defense forces.
  • Ukraine's resolve remains strong, with residents continuing to sing their national anthem despite the bombardment.
  • There is no electricity in many cities and places in Ukraine following the attack.

Sources:

  • Ukrainska Pravda
  • BBC News