Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, hitting 14 regions, killing civilians, and damaging oil refineries. Ukraine struck back inside Russia as fighting escalates and global leaders debate sanctions and support.
Massive Overnight Strikes
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight, targeting 14 regions with drones and missiles. In Zaporizhzhia, at least one person was killed and 30 others wounded as residential buildings were destroyed and homes left without power during the attack on Ukraine. Fires also broke out in Dnipro and Pavlohrad after the attack on Ukraine, adding to the destruction.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported downing 510 of 537 drones and 38 of 45 missiles during the latest attack on Ukraine, though Russian forces claimed they achieved all their targets.
Fighting on the Front Lines
The attack on Ukraine has spread across multiple regions. Russian forces said they now control 99.7% of Luhansk, 79% of Donetsk, 74% of Zaporizhzhia, and 76% of Kherson. They also claimed to have blockaded the city of Kupiansk.
Ukrainian officials disputed this narrative, saying their troops had blocked Russian advances and surrounded some enemy units during the attack on Ukraine, preventing further gains in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk.
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Strikes Inside Russia
Ukraine also carried out its own attack on Ukraine’s enemy, striking Russia’s Krasnodar and Syzran oil refineries. Both sites caught fire, disrupting petroleum production. Russian authorities confirmed one unit was damaged in Krasnodar after the drone assault.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian shelling left more than 17,000 people without power in Russia’s Kursk region. Officials there reported bodies found and hundreds missing since the beginning of the attack on Ukraine.
Civilian Toll
The human cost of the attack on Ukraine remains devastating, with civilians suffering the most. In Kherson, a 74-year-old man was killed by shelling during the latest attack on Ukraine. In central
Ukraine, homes and shopping centers were destroyed, leaving families displaced as the attack on Ukraine continues. Relief agencies warned that civilians are facing blackouts, food shortages, and medical risks, which are only worsening due to the ongoing attack on Ukraine.
International Reactions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of using peace talks as cover while launching a new attack on Ukraine. He urged stronger sanctions against Russia, saying the ongoing attack on Ukraine proves Moscow has no interest in peace. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed support for peace efforts, but EU officials debated whether frozen Russian assets should be used after the attack on Ukraine.
Germany, France, and Belgium opposed immediate seizure, leaving the issue unresolved even as the attack on Ukraine escalates. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Washington is no longer directly funding the war, only selling weapons to NATO, marking a shift during the latest attack on Ukraine.
At the same time, Ukraine’s defence ministry confirmed that the US approved new Patriot air defence systems to repel the attack on Ukraine, highlighting growing international involvement.
Conclusion
The ongoing attack on Ukraine shows no signs of slowing, with both sides exchanging heavy strikes and international leaders divided on the next steps. As the attack on Ukraine drags on, civilians continue to suffer the most, facing destruction, displacement, and fear. The humanitarian cost of the attack on Ukraine highlights the urgent need for stronger global action.
