Ukraine braces for new Russian attack, Zelenskyy warns of potential strike tonight

Ukraine is on high alert for a potential new wave of Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday evening. Citing intelligence reports, he warned that another large-scale assault could occur as soon as Wednesday night. Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to pay close attention to air raid warnings and immediately seek shelter when sirens sound.

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Intelligence information indicates that another large-scale attack could take place as early as tonight.

This warning comes as Ukraine recovers from a massive Russian barrage of missiles and drones that killed at least 22 people. Russian forces launched over 70 missiles and 650 drones on the night of June 2, with an additional 100 drones deployed during the day. While Ukraine's air defenses intercepted most drones, ballistic missiles pose the greatest threat. "Unfortunately, the current level of air defense supplies does not allow us to shoot down a significant portion of the missiles," Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday.

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Unfortunately, the current level of air defense supplies does not allow us to shoot down a significant portion of the missiles.

The Patriot air defense system remains Ukraine's only effective defense against Russia's ballistic missiles. Zelenskyy reiterated his call for increased Western support, including more stringent sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Russia relies on imported components for its missile and drone production, detailing the significant number of components needed for various weapons systems. "The production of five Kalibr missiles requires 145 such components. For 33 Iskander missiles, 1122 components are needed. And 650 attack drones of various types require more than 17,000 components, without which their production is impossible," he explained.

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The production of five Kalibr missiles requires 145 such components. For 33 Iskander missiles, 1122 components are needed. And 650 attack drones of various types require more than 17,000 components, without which their production is impossible.

Zelenskyy accused Russia of circumventing sanctions to continue producing weapons, calling this a "completely real participation in murders." He stressed the need for stronger international action to curb Russia's military capabilities.

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And this is completely real participation in murders.