Zelenskyy warns of imminent Russian missile attack as strikes hit Ukrainian cities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending large-scale Russian missile strike within two days as recent aerial attacks injured dozens across Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence reports indicate Russia is preparing a large-scale missile strike within two days. The alert comes amid continued aerial bombardments across multiple regions of Ukraine.
According to Ukrainian Air Force officials, Russian forces launched three ballistic missiles toward the Kyiv region alongside supersonic Onyx missiles aimed at southern targets. Ukrainian air defense systems intercepted one ballistic missile and neutralized 81 attack drones.
The strikes caused significant casualties and infrastructure damage on the ground. An airstrike in Zaporizhzhia wounded at least 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv's Saltivka district, an enemy drone hit near a multi-story apartment building, shattering windows and injuring a civilian.
Sources: Ukrinform
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