Ukraine has reported that Russia has launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other regions for a second consecutive day, resulting in at least four casualties. These attacks, described as the largest Russian air bombardment since the war began, have targeted Ukraine’s infrastructure, including power and water supplies, significantly disrupting civilian life. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on allies for fewer restrictions on weapons, emphasizing the need for capabilities to strike back deep inside Russia to counter the attacks. The report also highlights Ukraine’s improving air defense systems, which have been bolstered by Western support, yet face challenges due to the scale of the Russian offensive.
- Russia has conducted missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions for two consecutive days.
- The recent attacks have resulted in at least four deaths and targeted Ukraine’s infrastructure, affecting power and water supplies.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to international allies for fewer restrictions on the range of weapons provided to Ukraine.
- Zelensky seeks weapons that would allow Ukraine to target sites deep within Russia, a move so far restricted by Western allies due to fears of escalation.
- Ukraine’s air defense capabilities have been strengthened with systems from the West, improving its ability to counter Russian missile attacks.
- The attacks are part of a broader Russian campaign to devastate Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the winter heating season.
- Ukraine continues to demand the use of Western-made long-range weapons to target Russian military sites from which attacks are launched.
- The recent escalation of attacks is seen as an attempt to degrade Ukrainian morale and infrastructure, despite improving Ukrainian defense capabilities.
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