Ukraine warns of impending Russian missile strikes as aerial attacks continue

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Posted Jul 24, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-24-2130
Ukraine warns of impending Russian missile strikes as aerial attacks continue
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending large-scale Russian missile strike as local attacks hit Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that intelligence reports indicate Russian forces have prepared missiles for a large-scale strike within two days.

The announcement comes amid ongoing aerial attacks across Ukraine. In Kharkiv, a Russian attack drone struck near a residential high-rise in the Saltivka district, shattering windows and causing at least one injury. Air defense forces reported intercepting 81 drones and one of three ballistic missiles launched toward the Kyiv region. Air Force official Yuri Ihnat stated that Russian forces also targeted southern Ukraine with Onyx missiles. Meanwhile, in Zaporizhzhia, guided aerial bomb strikes injured 30 people, including seven children, according to emergency services. Local authorities continue recovery operations as air threat alerts persist.

Sources: Ukrinform

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