Russia launches widespread overnight missile and drone strikes across Ukraine

Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack against Ukraine using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, targeting several major cities and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities reported at least eight fatalities, including two children, and more than 50 injuries following strikes on residential areas in Kyiv, Lviv, and Kryvyi Rih.

The nationwide bombardment caused severe disruptions to Ukraine's electricity grid, resulting in power outages across five regions. National grid operator Ukrenergo noted that Sumy Oblast experienced the most critical damage, leaving Sumy and surrounding communities without electricity. Air defense systems were deployed in multiple regions, including western Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that preliminary findings suggest Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile in a strike on Radushne, near Kryvyi Rih. Emergency services continue recovery operations.

Sources: Investor.bg, Point, Ukrinform