On the 1460th day of the conflict, Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv and multiple other Ukrainian cities using 345 missiles and drones, resulting in significant destruction and casualties.
On the 1460th day of the war, which is marked by ongoing violence and hostilities, Russia orchestrated a large-scale assault on Ukraine, particularly targeting the capital city of Kyiv early on Sunday morning. Reports indicate powerful explosions rocked the city following an alert about the threat of ballistic missiles issued by local authorities. The assault also extended to various other Ukrainian cities, leading to widespread panic and concern among the populace.
The attacks resulted in the tragic deaths of four individuals when Russian strikes hit an ambulance in Ukraine and caused significant damage to energy infrastructure in Odessa. Ukrainian military forces reported that throughout the course of the night, they managed to shoot down 307 of the 345 airborne targets launched by Russian forces. With the continued escalation of these attacks, air defenses in neighboring Poland were activated as precautionary measures against potential spillover effects from the conflict.
Additionally, other regions such as Lviv reported casualties from what is suspected to be a terrorist strike, raising the total number of injuries to 15. The situation emphasized not only the high human cost associated with the relentless warfare but also the extensive military losses suffered by Russia, with claims from Ukraine that around 890 soldiers were lost in a single day. This ongoing conflict continues to highlight the complexities of international military engagements and the dire humanitarian implications for civilians caught in the crossfire.
