In brief
In a desperate and violent overnight assault, Russian military forces struck multiple regions of Ukraine, claiming the lives of at least nine individuals according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Over 470 drones and 47 missiles were launched, targeting key areas such as Kharkiv. The attacks resulted in significant injuries, particularly among children, along with extensive damage to infrastructure and power outages across various regions.
Nine people have been killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Russia launched more than 470 drones and 47 missiles in the brazen attack, he wrote in a post on Telegram.
Three districts of Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv, were hit by a massive drone attack which injured more than 30 people, including children. Photos posted online showed buildings and cars ablaze.
Power cuts are affecting a number of regions across the country, Ukraine's energy ministry said.
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