Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, killing and wounding scores of civilians
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- Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138.
- Ukrainian air defenses destroyed or suppressed 40 missiles and 602 drones during the raid.
- Dnipro reported 16 civilian deaths, including a 3‑year‑old child, a woman, and her 8‑year‑old son.
- Kyiv reported 81 civilians wounded during the overnight raid.
- President Zelensky appealed for more US and European aid, warning that depleted US air‑defence supplies after the Iran war leave Ukraine vulnerable to ballistic missiles.
Why it matters: Ukrainian civilians lose 22 lives and 138 injuries, while the attack highlights a shortfall in U.S. air‑defence supplies, forcing Western governments to consider additional aid and risking further civilian casualties.
