Russia Launches Massive Missile Strike on Ukraine

On Monday, Russia launched one of its largest assaults on Ukraine, firing over 200 missiles and drones, which resulted in seven fatalities and significant damage to energy facilities nationwide. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes as targeting critical civilian infrastructure, asserting that the attack was coordinated to disrupt power supply ahead of winter. The Ukrainian air force managed to intercept a majority of the incoming missiles and drones, but power outages were reported across multiple regions, including Kyiv. This attack coincided with Ukraine's recent ground incursions into Russia's Kursk region, marking the first time opposing troops have entered Russian territory since World War II. As the war surpasses 30 months, the situation remains dire, with both sides engaged in fierce combat, particularly near the key city of Pokrovsk. Zelensky has called for increased air defense support from Western allies to mitigate future strikes.