Zelenskyy warns of impending Russian missile attack as strikes persist

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a potential large-scale Russian missile attack within two days, as air defenses continue to intercept incoming drones and missiles nationwide.
Ukrainian authorities are warning of heightened security threats as intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a large-scale missile assault within two days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned citizens that partner intelligence reports point to imminent strikes across the nation.
Meanwhile, air defense forces neutralized 81 attack drones and intercepted one of three ballistic missiles targeted at the Kyiv region. Officials also reported that two supersonic Onyx missiles directed at southern targets failed to hit their intended marks.
Despite interceptions, recent Russian bombardments have inflicted widespread civil casualties and infrastructure destruction. The casualty count from guided aerial bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 30 people, including seven children. In Kharkiv, a drone explosion near a high-rise residential building shattered windows and injured a civilian. Military officials stress that aerial threat levels remain critically high nationwide.
Sources: Ukrinform
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