Russia attacked Ukraine with over 280 bombs, 370 drones, 80 missiles this week, Zelensky says

Russia has escalated its aerial assault on Ukraine, launching greater than 280 KAB guided bombs, almost 370 assault drones, and over 80 missiles prior to now week, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned on Dec. 29.

"Our cities and communities are underneath fixed Russian assaults. Even on Christmas night time, Russia organized an enormous air assault," Zelensky wrote on Telegram, sharing footage of the destruction throughout Ukraine.

On Dec. 25, Russia performed a large-scale assault, firing 78 missiles and 106 drones in opposition to a number of cities. Kharkiv got here underneath "large hearth" from ballistic missiles, leading to one loss of life and 6 accidents.

Throughout the identical assault, a Russian missile entered Moldovan airspace, Moldovan President Maia Sandu confirmed.

Unverified reviews claimed one other missile entered Romanian airspace, although Romania's Protection Ministry denied any violation. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to the missile risk in western Ukraine, based on the Polish Operational Command.

"I’m grateful to the defenders who save our folks from day by day assaults and to the companions who perceive the significance of well timed air protection to guard lives and convey a simply and truthful peace," Zelensky mentioned.

The president underscored the necessity for collective motion, saying, "Such terror can solely be stopped with joint efforts."

Russia may escalate hybrid warfare near NATO borders, Yermak warns“The appearance of North Korean troops dressed in Russian uniforms or Iranian proxies on the borders of NATO countries is quite realistic if Russia is not stopped now. The North Korean military is already fighting in Europe. Who could have thought of this before?” Andriy Yermak said.The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy