Zelenskyy warns of potential major Russian missile strike as attacks surge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian forces are preparing a potential large-scale missile strike within two days, citing intelligence from domestic agencies and international partners. The warning coincides with intensified Russian attacks across several Ukrainian regions.

Ukrainian air defense forces reported intercepting 81 attack drones and neutralizing one of three ballistic missiles targeting the Kyiv region. Air Force official Yuriy Ihnat noted that Russian forces also launched supersonic Onyx missiles toward southern Ukraine alongside ballistic strikes from the north.

Despite interception efforts, local strikes caused widespread damage and casualties. An aerial bombardment in Zaporizhzhia injured 30 people, including seven children, according to emergency services. In Kharkiv, a drone strike near a residential high-rise damaged property and injured one resident. Air force officials emphasized that high-speed missile threats remain active across the country.

Sources: Ukrinform