Russia launches major aerial strike on Ukraine, targeting multiple cities

Russia has launched one of its largest aerial strikes on Ukraine in recent weeks, utilizing Shahed/Geran drones, Kh-59/Kh-69 cruise missiles, and Iskander-M/K missiles. The strikes targeted multiple cities, including Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Chernihiv, and Kyiv.

Damage has been reported to energy and gas infrastructure, leading to power outages in the affected regions. The extent of the damage and the number of casualties have not been detailed in the reports.

This escalation follows a series of military actions in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. For more on related coverage, see our article on recent developments in military deployments.