In brief
In an alarming escalation of hostilities, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that nine people lost their lives due to extensive Russian aerial strikes that targeted urban areas, including Kharkiv. This coordinated attack involved over 470 drones and 47 missiles, leading to numerous injuries among civilians, including children, and prompting power outages across various regions of Ukraine.
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.
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