Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles: at least seven people killed in Kharkiv
Russia has targeted Ukraine's energy sector and railway infrastructure.
On Saturday night, Russia launched a massive attack with drones and missiles on Ukrainian territory. Reuters reports this, citing Ukrainian officials.
It is reported that the attacks resulted in damage to infrastructure and the deaths of at least seven people, including two children, in the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched 480 drones and 29 missiles, targeting the energy sector and railway infrastructure across the country.
"Such barbaric strikes against life must be met with a response from partner states," Zelenskyy said on his Telegram channel.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia has still not abandoned its attempts to destroy Ukraine's residential areas and critical infrastructure. Therefore, he called on partner states to continue providing air defense systems and weapons.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, air defense units shot down 453 drones and 19 missiles. Nevertheless, 9 missiles and 26 attack drones launched by Russia struck 22 objects.
