At least 47 people were wounded as Russia launched a drone strike targeting Ukraine바카라s second-largest city Kharkiv on late Friday, local officials said.
According to the Associated Press, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said drones hit 12 locations in the city. The assault damaged residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and vehicles, said Kharkiv regional Governor. Oleh Syniehubov.
'Strong Decisions Needed From Partners': Zelenskyy
Taking cognisance of the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged stronger, more decisive support from the country's allies.
바카라While the world hesitates with decisions, nearly every night in Ukraine turns into a nightmare, costing lives. Ukraine needs strengthened air defense. Strong and real decisions are needed from our partners 바카라 the United States, Europe, all our partners who seek peace," he wrote on X in the early hours of Saturday.
Russia-Ukraine Blame Game Over Drones
In view of the latest Russian assault, the Ukrainian Air Force said Saturday that Russia fired 183 exploding drones and decoys overnight. Of those, 77 were intercepted by Ukrainian defenses, while a the 73 others were probably electronically jammed. The Air Force also reported that Russia launched two ballistic missiles.
Meanwhile, Russia바카라s Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 170 Ukrainian drones overnight. The ministry said eight cruise missiles and three guided missiles were also intercepted.
The latest wave of attacks comes after the U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement granting American access to Ukraine바카라s vast mineral resources, finalizing a deal months in the making that could enable continued military aid to Kyiv amid concerns that President Donald Trump might scale back support in ongoing peace negotiations with Russia.
