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Zelensky confirmed that Russia launched more than 470 attack drones and 48 missiles at Ukraine overnight (one ballistic and the rest cruise missiles).

He stated that nine-story residential buildings were hit in Ternopil, fires erupted, and severe destruction occurred. Drawing attention to the possibility of people being trapped under the rubble, Zelensky said that all emergency rescue teams were on site. “Dozens were injured, and unfortunately, 9 people were killed. I offer my condolences to their families,” he said.

Zelensky added that heavy attacks also began in Kharkiv from the evening hours, wounding many people, including children, and damaging energy facilities, transportation systems, and civilian infrastructure. In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, energy infrastructure was also targeted, injuring three people—two of them children. Critical infrastructure was hit in the Lviv region, one person was injured in Donetsk, and the regions of Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Dnipro were also under attack.

He emphasized that every Russian attack targeting civilians and infrastructure demonstrates that the pressure on Russia remains insufficient. Zelensky stressed the need for effective sanctions and increased support for Ukraine. “The top priority is air defense systems, additional missile defense systems, strengthening our combat aviation, and drone production,” he stated.