Zelenskyy warns of impending Russian missile strike as attacks hit Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence indicates Russian forces are preparing a widespread missile strike within 48 hours. The statement comes as Ukrainian air defense forces reported continuous aerial attacks across several regions.

According to military officials, Ukrainian forces intercepted one of three ballistic missiles aimed at the Kyiv region and neutralized 81 attack drones. Russian forces additionally fired two Onyx missiles toward southern Ukraine.

The bombardments have caused significant civilian casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, an airstrike wounded 30 people, including seven children. In Kharkiv, a drone blast shattered windows near a high-rise residential complex, injuring one person. Military representatives emphasized that the risk of further strikes across the country remains critical.

Sources: Ukrinform.