In a significant escalation, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying over 400 drones and 40 missiles overnight. The attack targeted multiple regions, including Kyiv, Lviv, and Sumy, causing widespread damage and casualties. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported at least six fatalities and 80 injuries, with fears that more civilians may be trapped under debris. The assault occurred shortly after a phone conversation between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding to the international tensions. Ukrainian defenses managed to intercept a portion of the incoming projectiles. Zelenskyy has condemned the attacks and emphasized the need for international pressure on Russia to cease hostilities and establish peace through diplomacy and security guarantees.
