Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has broken a brief period of reduced attacks by launching a large overnight assault on Ukraine.
According to Zelenskyy, Russian forces fired more than 200 attack drones across the country, while also resuming the use of aerial bombs along the front line.
He said more than 80 bombs were deployed and over 30 air strikes were recorded.
Drones Intercepted Across Multiple Regions
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down attack drones in several areas, including Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Kyiv, and the wider Kyiv region.
Despite interceptions, the strikes caused damage in civilian areas. Zelenskyy said energy facilities, residential apartment buildings, and a kindergarten were hit. A civilian railway locomotive was also struck.
Casualties Reported After Renewed Russian Strikes
The Ukrainian leader said people were injured in the attacks and confirmed that there were fatalities. He offered condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed.
The strikes mark another escalation after what Zelenskyy described as several days of “partial silence.”
Kyiv Promises a Matching Response
Zelenskyy said Ukraine would respond to Russian actions in kind, arguing that Moscow must be the side to take the first real step toward ending the war.
He repeated that Russia must agree to a genuine and lasting ceasefire, rather than temporary pauses followed by renewed bombardment.
Impact and Consequences
The renewed assault is likely to deepen concerns over civilian safety, especially after reported damage to homes, energy infrastructure, a kindergarten, and railway assets.
The attack also puts further pressure on Ukraine’s air defense network, which continues to face large-scale drone and bomb attacks across multiple regions.
Politically, Zelenskyy’s comments strengthen Kyiv’s argument that sanctions on Moscow should not be relaxed while attacks continue.
What’s Next?
Ukraine is expected to continue urging allies to maintain and expand pressure on Russia through sanctions, military support, and diplomatic coordination.
Zelenskyy also called on international partners not to “stand aside,” saying continued unity is necessary for security, justice, and a reliable peace.
Summary
Zelenskyy accused Russia of ending a brief lull in attacks by launching more than 200 drones overnight and carrying out dozens of air strikes.
Ukrainian defenses intercepted drones across several regions, but civilian infrastructure was damaged and casualties were reported.
Bulleted Takeaways
- Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 200 attack drones overnight.
- More than 80 aerial bombs were reportedly used along the front.
- Over 30 Russian air strikes were recorded.
- Drones were shot down in several Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv.
- Energy sites, apartment buildings, a kindergarten, and a civilian locomotive were damaged.
- Injuries and fatalities were reported.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine would respond in kind.
- Kyiv is calling for sanctions on Moscow to remain and be strengthened.
- Ukraine says Russia must take the first step toward a lasting ceasefire.
