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Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones; two dead, 19 wounded

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing two people and wounding 19 others.
  • Civilian infrastructure in Kyiv was hit before an air raid alert, while Odesa and Kharkiv also suffered casualties.
  • Ukraine's President Zelensky urged allies to quickly deliver air defense systems, citing a shortage that leaves the country exposed, particularly to ballistic missiles.

Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Saturday, resulting in two deaths and 19 injuries, according to officials. The attacks targeted civilian infrastructure, with Kyiv experiencing hits before air raid sirens even sounded. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes, noting that while Ukrainian defenders intercepted most threats, ballistic missiles proved difficult to counter.

Civilian infrastructure was hit even before the air raid alert was issued. Our defenders managed to shoot down most of the targets, but not the ballistic ones.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of Ukraine, commenting on the missile and drone attacks and the country's air defense capabilities.

In the capital, Kyiv, 11 people were wounded when ballistic and cruise missiles, along with drones, struck the city. A roadway in the Darnytskyi district was hit, causing a traffic-light control cabinet to catch fire and shattering windows in nearby residential buildings. Later, a missile strike in the southern port city of Odesa killed two people and wounded another. In the eastern city of Kharkiv, a drone hit a civilian enterprise, injuring seven.

Our defenders managed to shoot down most of the targets, but not the ballistic ones.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of Ukraine, highlighting the difficulty in intercepting ballistic missiles.

Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 121 drones, with Ukrainian forces downing at least two cruise missiles and 111 drones. However, the country faces a critical shortage of munitions for its air defense systems, particularly for intercepting high-speed ballistic missiles. President Zelensky reiterated his plea to allies for swift delivery of air defense support packages, emphasizing the urgent need for these systems.

Ukraine will be granted a license to produce its own Patriot interceptor missiles.

— Donald TrumpUS President, announcing a potential development in Ukraine's defense capabilities.

This latest attack comes as Russia intensifies its strikes on the capital in recent weeks. The situation highlights Ukraine's vulnerability due to the scarcity of air defense capabilities, especially against ballistic threats. Zelensky's call for accelerated delivery of promised defense projects underscores the critical need for international support in bolstering Ukraine's defenses against ongoing Russian aggression.

After Saturday's attack, Zelensky called for those projects to move 'as swiftly as possible.'

— REUTERSReporting on President Zelensky's urgent call for accelerated defense projects.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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