Russia has carried out a significant attack on Ukraine, launching 38 drones and two ballistic missiles overnight. Ukraine’s air force reported that 30 drones were destroyed, but the fate of the remaining weapons was unclear. The entire country was placed on high alert for further air raids following the attacks.
President Putin has ordered Russian troops to push back Ukrainian forces that have entered Russian territory, with over 120,000 people evacuated from the conflict areas. Ukraine made a surprising offensive into Russia’s Kursk region, capturing multiple settlements in the most significant cross-border attack since World War II.
While President Putin emphasized the need to defend Russian territories, President Zelensky clarified that Ukraine’s actions were for security reasons following attacks on Ukrainian regions. The conflict has led to civilian casualties and a mass exodus of residents from the affected regions.
Both sides are engaged in a fierce battle, with thousands of troops involved and ongoing fighting across the front line. President Putin has vowed to support those affected by the conflict, while Russia’s defense ministry acknowledged the breach of their territory by Ukrainian forces.