Putin Intensifies Assault on Ukraine with Drone and Missile Barrage
Putin launches huge attack on Ukraine with high speed missile and 600 drones after threatening revenge
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In a massive overnight attack, Russia launched 600 drones and 90 missiles against Ukraine, resulting in at least four deaths and over 80 injuries. The assault follows President Vladimir Putin's vow of retaliation for a previous strike on a Russian-occupied dormitory, escalating tensions as Ukraine's defenses intercepted 549 drones and 55 missiles. International leaders condemned the attack as reckless and terroristic.
- 01The attack involved 600 strike drones and 90 missiles, with significant damage reported across 40 locations in Kyiv.
- 02Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Putin's actions as 'unhinged' and emphasized the need for consequences against Russia.
- 03The Oreshnik missile, claimed by Russia to be invulnerable to defenses, was used in this assault, marking its third deployment against Ukraine.
- 04European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the attack as 'abhorrent acts of terror' aimed at civilians.
- 05Local resident Svitlana Onofryichuk expressed despair over the destruction of her market, indicating a likely relocation from Kyiv.
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The Kyiv region faced a devastating assault as Russia launched 600 drones and 90 missiles in a coordinated attack that left at least four people dead and over 80 injured. This bombardment, which targeted residential buildings, schools, and other structures, was a direct response to a Ukrainian strike on a Russian-occupied dormitory that reportedly killed 21 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, branding Russian President Vladimir Putin as 'unhinged' for his violent retaliation. The Ukrainian military successfully intercepted 549 drones and 55 missiles, but the damage was extensive, with destruction reported across 40 locations in the capital. The Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which Putin claims is immune to defense systems, was notably used in this attack, raising alarms about its potential nuclear capabilities. International leaders, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, condemned the assault as reckless and terroristic, calling for increased global pressure on Russia. As residents like Svitlana Onofryichuk grapple with the aftermath, the humanitarian impact of the conflict continues to deepen.
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The attack has caused significant destruction in Kyiv, leaving residents like Svitlana Onofryichuk without homes or jobs, and intensifying the humanitarian crisis in the region.
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