Russia has launched a widespread aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying dozens of drones and cruise missiles, triggering air raid alerts across the entire country. The capital, Kyiv, saw residents, including those with pets, seeking shelter in subway stations following the alerts. Explosions were reported in various cities, from Lviv in the west to Dnipro in the east, with at least three fatalities confirmed so far. The scale of the damage remains unclear, and there is a potential for the death toll to rise. This attack represents an escalation amidst a period of relative calm and follows Ukrainian activities in Russian territory.
Russia has initiated a comprehensive aerial attack on Ukraine, utilizing drones and cruise missiles.
All of Ukraine is under air raid alerts, with people across the country, including Kyiv, seeking shelter in subways and bomb shelters.
Explosions have been reported from various parts of Ukraine, from Lviv in the west to Dnipro in the east.
At least three people have been killed as a result of the attacks, with the possibility of the death toll rising.
The Ukrainian Air Force had warned of over a dozen Russian bombers in the air capable of carrying cruise missiles.
The early morning timing of the attack caught many people off guard, with some unable to reach shelters in time.
This escalation comes amid a period of relative calm and follows recent Ukrainian incursions into Russian territory.
Observers are linking this attack to Ukraine’s recent activities in Russia’s Kur region, though similar attacks have occurred previously.
Ukraine’s Presidential Chief of Staff is calling on allies to allow long-range strikes on Russia, seeking advanced weapons to better defend Ukrainian cities and prevent aerial attacks.
Despite receiving some long-range missiles from allies, Ukraine is restricted to using them within border areas and is now seeking permission to target deeper inside Russia.
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