At least 32 killed in Ukraine, Zelenskiy condemns one of Russia’s most ‘vile strikes’
Summary
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 32 people across Ukraine, including children, and damaged residential, industrial and energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attacks as one of Russia’s most vile strikes and said Ukraine was urgently seeking Patriot air defense systems.
Key Points
- Russia launched 70 missiles and dozens of Shahed drones at Ukraine, causing deaths and widespread damage in several cities.
- At least 32 people were killed, including 22 in Pryluky and four in Kyiv, with around 100 injured nationwide.
- Zelenskiy condemned the attack and said Ukraine is searching for more Patriot systems to defend against ballistic missiles.
- Ukraine said it downed just over 80 percent of the 46 jet-powered drones launched by Russia, while Russia claimed it targeted Ukrainian military-industrial sites.
