Russia launches missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing six people and wounding dozens more, according to officials cited by multiple outlets. The attacks take place overnight, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Moscow fires more than 120 drones and 12 missiles. Local authorities report casualties across several areas, including Sumy, Odesa, Kharkiv and Kyiv, with significant injuries reported in Sumy.
While many incoming drones and other munitions are intercepted, sources indicate that the effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defence is strained by shortages of interceptor missiles and related air-defence ammunition. Kyiv renews its appeal for additional air-defence supplies, including interceptor munitions. One account notes that, despite interception efforts against much of the aerial offensive, ballistic missiles are not fully challenged.
Ukrainian officials say the attacks occur as the country awaits new shipments of air-defence munitions, underscoring ongoing concerns about resourcing and readiness amid continued strikes. The reports also describe one of the fatalities as a child.
