Russia attacked Ukraine With drones in the last hours, considered the greater missile attack on the nation of Vladimir Putin Since the invasion began more than three years ago. The offensive began at 9.30 pm on Thursday and ended on Friday morning.
The anti -aircraft sirens, the buzz of the kamikaze drones and the rumble of missile detonations, resonated in kyiv when Moscow’s forces launched a total of 539 unmanned aircraft and 11 missiles, as detailed by Ukrainian Air Force.
At least 23 people were injured and dozens of city buildings were damaged. Six of kyiv’s 10 districts were the target of the Russian army and among the beaten buildings is the Poland Embassy.
Russia launched drones against Ukraine in an intense attack
kyiv authorities reported that the attack damaged about 40 blocks of departments, five schools and kindergartens, coffee shops and numerous cars. In addition, the state railway company UKRZALIZNYTSIA, the country’s largest carrier, said that the attack on kyiv forced her to divert several passenger trains, which caused delays.
Before the siege of Russia against the Ukrainian capital, dozens of families took refuge underground in subway stations, while the smoke columns rose over the city center.
“I woke up with the sound of the explosions. First the Shahed drones began to buzz and then the explosions began (…) Then the people began to shout outside. The explosions of the Shahed were still heard,” said María Hilchenko, a resident of the capital.
Likewise, damage were recorded on both banks of the broad Dnieper River, which divides the capital, and the fall of remains of drones set a medical center in the leafy district of Holosiivskyi, according to the mayor of the city, Vitali Klitschko.
Russian air attacks against kyiv have intensified in recent weeks and include some of the deadliest of the current hostilities against the city of three million inhabitants.
Less than a week ago, Moscow launched what until then was the largest aerial assault of the invasion. This strategy has coincided with a concerted effort of the Kremlin to penetrate parts of the front line of approximately 1,000 kilometers, where Ukrainian troops are under strong pressure.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump maintained a call where war conflicts were the main concern
He President of Russia Vladimir Putin and his American pair, Donald Trump, They maintained a telephone talk where they debated About armed conflicts that remain in force. On the war with kyiv, Putin said that “he will not give up his goals in Ukraine, although he was open to dialogue to find a solution.
Communication marks the Sixth direct conversation between Putin and Trump since the Republican returned to the White House In January. Previously, the Russian leader also spoke with Emmanuel Macron, for the first time since 2022.
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