Ukraine anticipates massive Russian missile strike following widespread aerial attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces are preparing a massive missile strike across the country within 48 hours, citing reports from domestic intelligence and foreign partners. The announcement follows a surge in Russian aerial bombardments targeting multiple regions.

In Zaporizhzhia, emergency officials reported that the casualty toll from recent guided bomb strikes reached 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, Ukrainian air defenses intercepted one of three ballistic missiles fired toward the Kyiv region alongside 81 strike drones. Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat stated that additional Onyx missiles launched at southern Ukraine failed to hit their intended targets. Separately, a drone impact damaged a high-rise residential building in Kharkiv's Saltivka district, injuring at least one person.

Sources: Ukrinform.