Key takeaways:
- Russia launched 122 missiles and a score of drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 22 civilians and damaging schools, hospitals, and homes.
- The attack was intercepted by the Ukrainian air force, but still caused significant damage and destruction.
- The international community has condemned the attack and called for an end to the violence and for Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukraine.
Ukraine was rocked by a massive aerial attack on Friday, with Russia launching 122 missiles and a score of drones against Ukrainian targets. The attack killed at least 22 civilians and damaged schools, hospitals, and homes throughout the country.
According to Ukraine’s military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the Ukrainian air force intercepted most of the ballistic and cruise missiles and the Shahed-type drones overnight. Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk wrote on his official Telegram channel that it was “the most massive aerial attack” since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a majority of the some 110 rockets fired during the attack were intercepted. However, the attack still caused significant damage and destruction in the country.
The attack has been condemned by the international community, with many countries calling for an end to the violence and for Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukraine. The United Nations Security Council is expected to meet soon to discuss the situation.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, and this latest attack is a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions between the two countries. It is unclear what the next steps will be, but it is clear that the international community must take action to ensure the safety of the people of Ukraine.
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