At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight, including five in the central city of Dnipro, where officials said an apartment building was hit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest attack lasted practically all night, while rescue workers were still searching for survivors under rubble in Dnipro on Saturday morning.
British jets were scrambled from Romania during the heavy attack when Russian drones were detected near the border, though the UK Ministry of Defence rejected a report it had shot some down. Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out some of its longest-distance drone strikes deep inside Russian territory.
In Yekaterinburg, almost 1,000 miles (1,600km) from Ukraine's border, the governor said six people were injured when a building was struck - while in nearby Chelyabinsk, a local leader said drones targeting an industrial facility were intercepted.
Russian missiles and drones also targeted the northern city of Chernihiv, where officials said two people were killed, as well as Odesa and Kharkiv. Ukrainian authorities reported they had repelled the vast majority of over 600 Russian drones, marking a significant uptick in these attacks. Zelensky noted that the tactics have not changed, with the focus being on civilian infrastructure, leaving residential areas and essential services damaged.
The attacks continue as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine remain stalled, with both sides seeking international support for their military efforts. Zelensky has recently engaged with foreign leaders, including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing military cooperation and defense strategies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest attack lasted practically all night, while rescue workers were still searching for survivors under rubble in Dnipro on Saturday morning.
British jets were scrambled from Romania during the heavy attack when Russian drones were detected near the border, though the UK Ministry of Defence rejected a report it had shot some down. Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out some of its longest-distance drone strikes deep inside Russian territory.
In Yekaterinburg, almost 1,000 miles (1,600km) from Ukraine's border, the governor said six people were injured when a building was struck - while in nearby Chelyabinsk, a local leader said drones targeting an industrial facility were intercepted.
Russian missiles and drones also targeted the northern city of Chernihiv, where officials said two people were killed, as well as Odesa and Kharkiv. Ukrainian authorities reported they had repelled the vast majority of over 600 Russian drones, marking a significant uptick in these attacks. Zelensky noted that the tactics have not changed, with the focus being on civilian infrastructure, leaving residential areas and essential services damaged.
The attacks continue as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine remain stalled, with both sides seeking international support for their military efforts. Zelensky has recently engaged with foreign leaders, including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing military cooperation and defense strategies.
