Russia-Ukraine war LIVE: Moscow launches largest attack of war after Trump-Putin call | World | News
The Ukrainian President said: “Firefighting efforts and debris removal are still ongoing after another Russian strike.
“This was one of the most large-scale air attacks – deliberately massive and cynical.
“In total, 550 targets were launched, including at least 330 Russian-Iranian “shaheds”, along with missiles, including ballistic ones.”
The President added that the air raid sirens seemed to start sounding “almost simultaneously with media reports discussing a phone call between President Trump and Putin”.
He added: “Yet again, Russia is showing it has no intention of ending the war and terror. Only around 9am today did the air raid alert end in Kyiv. It was a brutal, sleepless night.
“The capital was the main target of this Russian strike. Our warriors managed to shoot down 270 aerial targets, while another 208 drones were jammed by electronic warfare. Interceptor drones have started operating – dozens of drones were taken down.
“We are doing everything possible to develop this element of defence for our cities. And it is critically important that our partners continue to support us in defending against ballistic missiles. Patriots and the missiles for them are true protectors of life.
“In total, today’s Russian strike affected not only Kyiv but also the Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions. As of now, 23 people are known to have been wounded. Everyone is receiving assistance. There are many sites where drone and missile debris fell. Sadly, there were also direct hits.
“All of this is clear evidence that without truly large-scale pressure, Russia will not change its dumb, destructive behavior. For every such strike against people and human life, they must feel appropriate sanctions and other blows to their economy, their revenues, and their infrastructure. This is the only thing that can be achieved quickly to change the situation for the better. And it depends on our partners, primarily the United States.”
