Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian cities overnight. The assault included a total of 367 drones and missiles, making it the largest such strike since the war began. Targets included major cities across the country, including the capital, Kyiv.
Officials reported at least 12 people dead and many more injured. Among the dead were three children in the northern Zhytomyr region, local authorities said.
Zelenskyy Calls for International Action
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger action from the international community. He directed his appeal especially toward the United States. 
On Telegram, he wrote that silence from America and others only encourages Vladimir Putin. He added that each Russian attack should be enough reason for new sanctions against Russia.
Trump Responds with Mixed Messages
Former U.S. President Donald Trump responded on Sunday. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey, he criticized Putin for the violence.
“I’m not happy with what Putin’s doing. He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said. He made the comments before boarding a plane back to the White House.
He added that he had known Putin for a long time and used to get along with him. But now, he said, Putin is firing rockets into cities and killing people. “I don’t like it at all,” Trump said.
When asked whether new sanctions were under consideration, Trump replied, “Absolutely.” He later posted online that Putin had gone “absolutely CRAZY.”
However, Trump also criticized Zelenskyy. He said the Ukrainian leader was “doing his country no favors” with his tone. Trump complained that “everything out of his mouth causes problems,” and warned that it “better stop.”
Ukraine Confirms Civilian Damage Nationwide
According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, 12 people were killed and 60 injured. He described the attack as a deliberate and cruel strike aimed at civilians.
He wrote on Telegram that the enemy had once again shown its real goal: to create fear and cause death. He added that this was not a military tactic, but a form of terror.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that out of the 367 drones and missiles launched, they successfully intercepted 266 drones and 45 missiles.
Cities Across Ukraine Hit
The attacks affected many regions across the country. Damage was confirmed in several key cities:
In Kharkiv, three districts were hit. At least three people were injured. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that explosions shattered windows in high-rise buildings.
In Mykolaiv, a 77-year-old man was killed and five others were hurt. A residential block was left with a massive hole, and debris was scattered everywhere.
In Khmelnytskyi, which is far from the front lines, four people died and five were wounded, the local governor said.
In Kyiv, 11 people were injured by drone debris. No deaths were reported in the city itself. However, four people were killed in the surrounding region, officials said.
This was the second large-scale air assault in just two days. On Friday night, Russia launched waves of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv that continued throughout the night.
Hopes for Ceasefire Undermined
Efforts to end the war through negotiation have suffered setbacks. Ukraine and its European allies have pushed for a 30-day ceasefire as a first step toward peace.
But earlier this week, Trump refused to impose additional sanctions on Russia. This was a blow to Kyiv, which had hoped for more pressure on Moscow.
Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia were conducting the third and final day of a prisoner exchange, with each side expected to swap 1,000 detainees.
U.S. Condemns Attack as Violation of International Law
Keith Kellogg, U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine, condemned the assault. He said the attack was a clear violation of the 1977 Geneva Protocols and called for an immediate ceasefire.
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, also issued a stark warning. He said that without international pressure, Russia will only strengthen its military and continue launching similar strikes. He warned that such violence may eventually reach Western countries.
“Moscow will fight as long as it has the ability to produce weapons,” Yermak said.
Russia Claims Drone Defense Success
In response, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed its air defense systems had destroyed or intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 12 Ukrainian drones were intercepted as they headed toward the Russian capital.
Despite these claims, the scale of the damage inside Ukraine is vast. The country remains under intense threat, and the future of peace efforts remains uncertain.
