Zelenskyy warns of impending Russian missile attack as regional strikes escalate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending massive Russian missile attack as recent strikes hit Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and the Kyiv region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces are preparing a massive missile strike expected within two days, citing intelligence reports. The warning comes amid intensified Russian aerial bombardment across several Ukrainian regions.
In Zaporizhzhia, guided aerial bomb strikes injured at least 30 people, including seven children. Ukrainian air defense forces reported intercepting one of three ballistic missiles targeting the Kyiv region, along with two Onyx missiles fired at southern Ukraine, and neutralizing 81 attack drones. Meanwhile, a Russian drone struck near a residential high-rise in Kharkiv's Saltivka district, shattering windows and injuring at least one person. Emergency services continue recovery operations as air threat alerts remain active across the country.
Sources: Ukrinform
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