- Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against targets in Ukraine, with casualties reported primarily in Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions.
- At least eight people were killed and dozens injured in another night of heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine, with neighbouring Poland also investigating a reported airspace violation and explosion on its territory.
- Poland was forced to scramble jets following an airspace "violation" during Russia's attack.
- Zelenskyy reported that eight people were killed overnight, with six of them in Kryvyi Rih, including three children.
- Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha stated that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossed into Poland as part of Russias massive strike against , violating Nato airspace.
- Poland's PM Donald Tusk indicated it "looks like it was a Russian missile", but they couldn't be 100% certain.
- European Council president António Costa stressed that Russias aggression is a threat to the security of Europe as a whole, condemning the overnight strikes on Ukraine and an airspace violation in Poland.
- Russia has carried out a wave of deadly strikes on Ukraine, killing at least eight people, including three children.
- Authorities in Poland reported finding a crater and an "unidentified object" in the Lublin region.
Russia's recent assault on Ukraine involved a staggering 74 missiles and 284 drones, resulting in at least eight fatalities, including three children, particularly in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions.19
Poland's defense minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, confirmed that a Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile likely crossed into Polish airspace, prompting the country to scramble jets as a precautionary measure.3
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated, “This is yet another clear demonstration that strengthening Ukraine's air defence now is urgent and serves as a guarantee for the protection of the entire Euro-Atlantic community.”6
The strikes, which Ukrainian officials warned were ongoing, have drawn condemnation from European leaders, with European Council President António Costa asserting that “Russia’s aggression is a threat to the security of Europe as a whole.”
The situation escalated as authorities in Poland reported finding a crater and an unidentified object in the Lublin region, further complicating the already tense atmosphere.
President Zelenskyy had previously warned of the impending attacks, which have now resulted in a tragic loss of life, with six fatalities reported in Kryvyi Rih alone.45
Local officials described the missile strikes as “nothing less than yet another bloody crime by the Russians.”
“Zelenskyy warned of precise information on Russia's upcoming massive attack, as European Council president António Costa condemned the strikes as a threat to European security. Meanwhile, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed a Russian missile crossed into Poland, prompting urgent calls for enhanced air defense.”
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