- Russian air strikes killed at least 13 people on Thursday, including one in Kyiv, as attacks extended to the western city of Lviv, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace.
- A missile strike in Kryvyi Rih killed at least six people, including two girls aged 5 and 12, according to the head of its military administration.
- In Kryvyi Rih, a direct strike by an Iskander-M ballistic missile hit a private house, resulting in the deaths of four adults and the two girls.
- In Lviv, rescue workers were clearing rubble after Russian missiles damaged two apartment buildings, injuring 26 people.
- Zelenskyy warned of a possible massive Russian strike, stating that the enemy was attacking the capital with ballistic weapons and urged citizens to stay in shelters.
- Zelenskyy indicated that the Russians had prepared a massive attack several days prior, with a high probability of it occurring that night.
- Poland scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace as the attacks unfolded.
- Zelenskyy reiterated his request for air defense missiles from Ukraine’s allies, emphasizing the importance of their support for protecting lives.
Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities resulted in at least 13 fatalities on Thursday, with significant casualties in Kryvyi Rih where a missile strike killed six, including two young girls aged five and twelve. The attacks extended to Kyiv and even reached Lviv, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace.127
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a high probability of a large-scale missile and drone attack, stating, “The Russians prepared a massive attack several days ago”. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and stay in shelters as the threat of further strikes loomed.
In Kryvyi Rih, the head of the military administration reported that a direct strike by an Iskander-M ballistic missile hit a private home, resulting in the tragic deaths of the two girls and four adults.3
Zelenskyy reiterated the need for air defense missiles from Ukraine’s allies, emphasizing that the protection of lives depends on their willingness to assist. He stated, “It is important that our partners fully understand what is happening”, particularly calling on the United States and other nations with Patriot missiles to support Ukraine's defense efforts.8
As the situation escalated, rescue workers in Lviv worked to clear rubble from damaged apartment buildings, where 26 people were injured in the strikes. The ongoing conflict continues to pose a significant threat to civilian safety across Ukraine.4
“In Kryvyi Rih, a missile strike killed at least six people, including two young girls, as Zelenskyy warned of a high probability of further attacks. Meanwhile, Poland scrambled fighter jets to secure its airspace after missiles damaged buildings in Lviv, injuring 26 individuals.”
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