Russia says it launched a ‘massive’ overnight strike on 9 Ukrainian cities
Summary
Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone attack on nine cities in Ukraine, hitting military and industrial targets as well as civilian areas. Ukraine is struggling to defend itself with limited air defense systems as the conflict between the two countries continues in its fifth year.Key Facts
- Russia attacked nine Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones overnight and into Thursday morning.
- Targets included military sites, industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics centers, and ports.
- Civilian areas were also damaged; one woman was killed and at least nine others injured.
- Ukraine lacks enough U.S.-made Patriot missile defenses to stop all incoming threats.
- Russian drones pose a new challenge because they fly fast and are jet-powered.
- Ukraine strikes back by targeting important locations inside Russia.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is urging more support from Europe and the U.S. for missile defense systems.
- Moldova reported five drones entering its airspace overnight, raising regional concerns.
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