Russia launched strikes on Ukraine, using drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles, targeting energy infrastructure and causing at least one death, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks occurred in Kyiv, Odesa, and central Ukraine, impacting several regions, including Dnipro and Mykolaiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy noted that while the main focus was the energy sector, residential buildings and railways were also affected. He criticized Moscow for prioritizing military actions over diplomacy, reporting that Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles that week.
Despite U. S. efforts to mediate a peace deal, progress has stalled, mainly due to Russia’s demands for Ukraine to withdraw from certain eastern regions. Recent talks in Geneva did not yield results. Casualties included one death and several injuries in Kyiv, where significant damage was reported. In Odesa, drone strikes targeted energy infrastructure and caused fires that were addressed by emergency services.
The Ukrainian air force stated that many missiles and drones were launched in the assaults, with some intercepted. Ukrainian officials condemned the attacks, urging international action against Russia, which claims such strikes target military objectives, while Kyiv argues they aim to harm civilians and undermine national morale.
With information from Reuters
