In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine overnight, utilizing a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack resulted in damage to residential buildings and caused injuries to at least 20 people in the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Force officials reported that they were able to neutralize 406 of the 459 aerial targets, including anti-ship missiles, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and hundreds of strike drones.
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The assault comes just as the US and Ukraine were preparing to open a new round of talks in Geneva aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The attack has further strained relations between the two nations and raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of violence in the region.
The Ukrainian government has condemned the attack, with President Zelenskyy calling it a blatant act of aggression. The US and other Western nations have also expressed strong condemnation of Russia’s actions and have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has faced criticism for the continued aggression against Ukraine despite calls for peace from the US and other international actors. The attack has dampened hopes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and has raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
The attack on Ukraine comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with the US increasing military pressure on Iran. The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, recently departed Crete as part of a show of force in the Middle East. The move coincides with renewed indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran, mediated by Oman.
As the situation continues to evolve, the international community is closely monitoring developments and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The attack on Ukraine underscores the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent further violence in the region.
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1. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-attacked-ukraine-with-missiles-and-drones-overnight-injuring-at-least-20-people
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