Russia carried out 1 of the largest air strikes on Ukraine from Thursday to Friday since the start of the war. The Aggressor utilized a evidence number of 550 drones and rockets, of which the Ukrainian anti-aircraft defence shot down 478.
"The enemy attacked a large number of drones (...) is the largest number (unmanned) that the enemy has always utilized in 1 attack" - said Colonel Yuri Ihnat, Head of Press Service of the Ukrainian Air Force on TV.
The attack coincided with Trump-Putin's conversation
President Volodymyr Zelenski stressed on platform X that it was 1 of Russia's largest massive air attacks on Ukraine, "demonstratically powerful and cynical". He noted the symbolic timing of Russian aggression.
"Moreover, the first air alarms in our cities and regions began almost simultaneously with the news in the media about the telephone conversation between president Trump and Putin" - wrote the Ukrainian president.
"Russia one more time shows that it does not intend to end war and terror," said Zelenski.
Kiev main mark of the attack
The capital of Ukraine was the main mark of the Russian strike. The air alarm in Kiev was not cancelled until around 9 a.m.
Circuits were besides affected: dciepropietrowski, Sumski, Charkowski, Chernihowski and Kiev. "So far, 23 people have been reported injured. All of them are aided" - said Zelenski.
Effectiveness of Ukrainian defence
Ukrainian politician reported that fragments of drones and missiles fell in many places, and direct hits were besides reported. As he added, Ukrainian interception drones shot down dozens of enemy targets.
"We are doing everything to make this direction of defence for our cities. It is besides very crucial to keep partners' support in protecting against ballistic missiles" - stressed the President.
Zelenski noted that Patriot systems and rockets to them are "real defenders of life".
Request for sanctions against Russia
Zelenski besides called for stronger force on Moscow.
"In consequence to any specified attack on people and life, Russia should feel the impact of appropriate sanctions and another actions on its economy, sources of income and infrastructure" - he said. He added that this was the only way to improve the situation quickly, and everything depends on Ukrainian partners, primarily the United States.
From Kiev Iryna Hirnyk (PAP) Note: This article was edited with Artificial Intelligence.
