Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of new massive Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning of an imminent, large-scale Russian assault, citing intelligence that a massive attack could occur within the night. This comes after a devastating Russian air raid overnight Tuesday, which resulted in 22 deaths and 130 injuries.

Zelenskyy highlighted that Russia is specifically targeting Ukrainian enterprises involved in missile development and production. He assured that Ukraine would retaliate against these actions. Russia's ongoing war, now in its fifth year, continues to systematically strike Ukraine's interior, causing civilian casualties in homes, kindergartens, and clinics.

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Still tonight, a massive attack is possible.

The recent escalation follows a Ukrainian strike on the Russian-controlled city of Starobilsk approximately two weeks prior, which Moscow had vowed to retaliate against. Russia subsequently launched one of its most severe attacks to date. The Kremlin announced plans to systematically target military facilities and "decision-making centers" in Kyiv, urging diplomats to evacuate the city. Ukrainian officials stated the Starobilsk attack targeted a Russian military drone unit, while occupying authorities claimed over 20 civilians died in a dormitory.

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Russia is designating Ukrainian companies that are making progress in the development and production of missiles as priority targets. Ukraine will respond to this.