Ukrainian forces are preparing retaliatory actions following a massive overnight aerial attack involving approximately 500 offensive drones and over 40 missiles, including advanced “Cinema” missile systems. The assault, which continued for more than 12 hours, resulted in significant casualties in the capital, with four fatalities and approximately 20 individuals wounded.
The country’s leadership has declared its intention to intensify strikes against Russian military infrastructure and economic targets. “We will systematically target Russian capabilities, undermine their financial resources, and create conditions that compel diplomatic engagement,” stated the Ukrainian president during a security briefing.
The extended duration of the attack represents one of the most sustained aerial offensives in recent months, testing Ukrainian air defense systems across multiple regions. Military analysts note that the scale and coordination of the assault indicate sophisticated planning by Russian forces.
Civil defense units worked throughout the night to manage the aftermath of the strikes, with emergency services responding to multiple impact sites across Kyiv. The attack has renewed calls among Western allies for accelerated delivery of advanced air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities from such large-scale assaults.
