Russia has launched over 1,560 drones at Ukrainian cities in the past two days, marking the largest 48-hour attack since the war began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that these actions do not suggest the war is nearing an end, contrary to recent comments by Vladimir Putin.
Massive Barrage Hits Civilian Areas
The attacks, which included missiles, have caused significant damage, with images showing vast buildings in Kyiv reduced to rubble. At least 13 people have been killed and dozens wounded across Wednesday and Thursday, with strikes hitting civilian infrastructure such as a school and a veterinary clinic.
Scale of the Assault
Russian forces fired at least 675 drones and 56 missiles overnight into Thursday, following a barrage of 800 drones on Wednesday. This two-day onslaught represents the most intense aerial assault since the conflict began, overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses in some areas.
Ukrainian officials reported that air defense units managed to intercept a significant portion of the incoming threats, but the sheer volume of attacks led to successful strikes on residential buildings and critical infrastructure. Emergency services continue to search for survivors amid the debris.
Zelensky emphasized that the sustained bombardment contradicts Russian claims of seeking peace, calling for increased international support to counter the aggression. The attacks have reignited concerns about the humanitarian toll as winter approaches.
