Kathrine Frich
Vladimir Putin launched his most intense attack on Ukraine in months.
Vladimir Putin launched his most intense attack on Ukraine in months.
Putin Unleashes Hypersonic Missile Barrage
Just days after meeting Donald Trump in Alaska, Vladimir Putin launched his most intense attack on Ukraine in months.
The assault included hundreds of drones and advanced hypersonic missiles, signaling a stark shift in aggression. NATO quickly scrambled fighter jets in response.
Over 600 Drones and Missiles Strike Ukraine
Russian forces launched more than 600 Iranian-made Shahed drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic weapons overnight.
The attacks hit cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia, causing major damage and civilian fear.
NATO Jets Take to the Skies
NATO’s air forces responded fast, with Polish aircraft on alert.
After a Russian drone crashed in Poland earlier this week, NATO countries have raised their readiness.
Poland confirmed their jets and radar systems were operating at the highest level.
Civilian Deaths and Damage in Western Ukraine
In Lviv, one person died and two more were injured.
Dozens of homes were damaged, with gas lines and civilian buildings targeted.
In Mukachevo, a missile strike set fire to an electronics factory, injuring many.
Hypersonic Missiles Hit Cities Across Ukraine
Strikes hit Rivne, Dubno, and Dnipro using Zircon hypersonic missiles.
Explosions were also reported in Kyiv and in Ukraine-controlled Donetsk.
Underground metro stations were used as emergency shelters.
Putin Spends Hundreds of Millions on Attack
The estimated cost of the overnight missile and drone barrage is about £320 million.
Experts believe the scale and expense of this raid suggest Putin is not serious about peace talks with Ukraine.
Ukraine Strikes Back
Ukraine hit back by targeting Russian infrastructure.
A major oil refinery in Rostov was destroyed, cutting into Russian fuel production.
Train services in Russia’s Voronezh region were also delayed due to strikes on rail lines.
