Russia launched over 600 drones and nearly 100 missiles against Ukraine, in an attack aimed at both the government of Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies.
The governmental district of Kiev, considered by Moscow as one of the Ukrainian "centers of power," suffered material damages in an offensive that sought to weaken Ukraine's negotiating position and increase pressure on the civilian population. However, the citizens' response once again reflected the resilience of the capital, accustomed since 2022 to living with alarms and air-raid shelters.
The Kremlin's second message came with the launch of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, with intermediate range, capable of traveling up to 6,000 kilometers and designed to reach European targets. Although the warheads did not carry nuclear warheads, it is prepared for such. The projectile hit a residential area in Bila Tserkva. Despite the magnitude of the attack, the Ukrainian air defense intercepted 87% of the drones and missiles. Zelensky stated that "Putin cannot even pronounce the word victory," while Europe doubled down on its support for Kiev.