"Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80 others in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks."
"Moscow's forces have hit civilian areas almost daily since its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, with the regular assaults occasionally punctuated by massive attacks."
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Germany, Norway and Italy for new agreements this week on supporting Ukraine's air defense, while noting that some partner countries haven't followed through on pledges of military support."
Russia conducted a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying nearly 700 drones and numerous missiles, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and over 80 injuries. This attack marks the largest barrage in nearly two weeks, with a focus on civilian targets. Since the invasion began over four years ago, Russian forces have consistently targeted civilians, leading to over 15,000 deaths according to the United Nations. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is actively seeking more air defense systems to counter these attacks, emphasizing the need for continued international support.
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