Zelenskyy condemns ’horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 8, wound 35 in Ukraine
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians and injured 35, prompting President Zelenskyy to call for increased European support for anti-ballistic defense systems. The attacks targeted infrastructure, causing power outages in several regions during a period of high electricity demand.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict continues to have severe humanitarian impacts and highlights the critical need for advanced air defense systems in the region.
R ussian missiles and drones killed at least eight civilians and injured 35 others in Ukraine on Monday (June 29, 2026) in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.”
The article relies on official reports and statements from both Ukrainian authorities and international bodies like the UN.
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