British News Agency

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Russia has launched an attack on several Ukrainian cities using various types of weapons.

He emphasized that a residential building in Poltava was partially destroyed: "Ten people, including children, were injured. Unfortunately, three people lost their lives. My condolences to their families. All emergency services are on-site, rescue operations are ongoing, and necessary aid is being provided."

Zelensky also reported damages in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, and the Kyiv region: "So far, six people have been confirmed injured. In Kharkiv, one person was killed by an attack drone. In the Sumy region, this Russian attack claimed two more lives. My condolences to their families and loved ones."

He stressed that such acts of terror prove the need for additional defense support: "Every air defense system, every interceptor missile, means lives saved. It is vital that our partners take action, fulfill agreements, and increase pressure on Russia."