Nine people have been killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Russia launched more than 470 drones and 47 missiles in the 'brazen attack,' he wrote in a post on Telegram. Three districts of Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv, were hit by a massive drone attack which injured more than 30 people, including children. Photos posted online showed buildings and cars ablaze. Power cuts are affecting a number of regions across the country, Ukraine's energy ministry said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking on X for the latest alerts.
Nine Lives Lost in Overnight Russian Strikes on Ukraine
Nine Lives Lost in Overnight Russian Strikes on Ukraine
In a devastating assault, Ukrainian authorities reported that nine people have been killed following extensive Russian drone and missile strikes on various districts, particularly in Kharkiv.
Overnight, Ukraine faced a severe attack from Russia, resulting in nine fatalities and injuring over 30 individuals, including children. The assault involved over 470 drones and 47 missiles targeting multiple locations, leading to widespread destruction and power outages. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks as brutal and reckless.
