Zelenskyy warns of potential large-scale Russian missile strike within two days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a potential large-scale Russian missile strike within two days as air defense forces continue to intercept incoming drones and missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cautioned that Russian forces may launch a large-scale missile attack against the country within two days, citing intelligence reports. The warning comes amid ongoing aerial bombardments across multiple Ukrainian regions.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, defense systems recently intercepted 81 attack drones and neutralized one of three Iskander-M or S-400 ballistic missiles directed at the Kyiv region. Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat stated that Russian forces also deployed supersonic Onyx missiles toward southern targets alongside northern ballistic strikes.
Despite defense efforts, recent strikes inflicted significant civilian casualties and infrastructural damage. Emergency services reported that an airstrike in Zaporizhzhia injured 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv, a Russian drone struck near a residential building in the Saltivka district, shattering windows and injuring one civilian.
Sources: Ukrinform
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