Nine dead as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine
Russia launched a massive air assault across Ukraine, targeting major cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv with missiles and hundreds of drones. Ukrainian officials reported at least 18 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure, prompting calls from President Zelensky for better European air defense systems.
Why it matters
The escalation highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the critical reliance of Ukraine on international military aid for air defense.
At least 18 people were killed in Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv overnight, authorities said, following days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault.
The report provides accounts from both Ukrainian authorities and the Russian Defence Ministry, maintaining a standard news reporting structure.
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