Zelenskyy warns of imminent Russian missile strikes as aerial attacks hit Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a potential mass Russian missile strike within two days as air defenses intercepted drones and missiles across Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence reports indicate Russia could launch a widespread missile strike across Ukraine within two days. The alert coincides with ongoing aerial bombardments across multiple regions.
Ukraine's Air Force reported neutralizing 81 attack drones and destroying one of three ballistic missiles launched toward the Kyiv area. Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat confirmed that Russian troops also deployed supersonic Onyx missiles against southern targets.
The strikes caused significant casualties and infrastructure damage. An aerial bombardment in Zaporizhzhia injured 30 people, including seven children, while emergency teams worked to clear debris. In Kharkiv, a drone strike near a high-rise residential building shattered windows and injured one civilian. Local utility crews continue restoration efforts across affected communities.
Sources: Ukrinform
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