Ten dead as Russia launches major air attack on Ukraine
A major Russian air attack across Ukraine has resulted in at least 18 deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. The assault involved a combination of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones, leading to urgent calls for enhanced air defense support from the West.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant escalation in the war, highlighting the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure to high-precision weapon strikes.
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 article provides a balanced summary of the military action, citing both Ukrainian and Russian official sources.
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