Ukraine’s Air Force successfully intercepted 58 out of 67 long-range drones launched by Russia in a massive overnight assault targeting 11 regions across the country. Debris from a downed drone was found near Ukraine’s parliament in Kyiv, highlighting the intensity of the attacks. The Shahed drones were launched from Russian border regions and Crimea, though no immediate casualties were reported.
Drone and Missile Strikes Continue Amid Intensifying Conflict
[news_related_post]The attacks follow a series of deadly strikes across Ukraine, including a missile attack in Poltava that killed 55 people and wounded 328, and another in Lviv that claimed seven lives. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued to press their counterattacks, with strikes reported in Russia’s Voronezh region, prompting evacuations. The conflict has seen intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where Russian forces captured the village of Kalynove.
Zelenskyy Calls for Enhanced Long-Range Capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international allies to support long-range strikes into Russian territory, specifically targeting military airfields. In a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Zelenskyy discussed his peace plan and the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy system, rejecting ceasefire calls by Hungary, arguing that Russia had previously violated peace agreements.
