by EuroNews with AP
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Russia launched more than 300 drones and more than 30 missiles on Saturday morning overnight to various Ukraine cities, killing at least one person and wounding several others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
“Ongoing rescue operations after the attack: Donetsk, Kirovolad, Dnipro, Smee, Carson, Volin, Zaporiazia, Mikolife, Odesa, and Zhytomyr Reg.
Black Seaport City in Odesa was fired by 20 drones and missiles, city mayor Henna Dietrhanov said in a telegram on Saturday.
The strike sparked a fire in the apartment block. Five people were rescued from a burning apartment. These include one woman who died after being rescued. At least six other people were injured, including a child.
Meanwhile, in Sumy, critical infrastructure was damaged, leaving thousands of families without electricity, according to Zelenskyy.
Russia also fired a barrage of drones in Pablorado, causing damage to critical infrastructure and residential buildings. According to the head of the Dnipro Regional junta, it was the biggest attack on the city since the full-scale Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian President thanked international leaders who aimed to enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including joint arms production, investment in drone production and supplying air defense systems, for “understanding how important it is to implement our agreement quickly.”
Over the past few weeks, Russia has been stepping up its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones than a night in the months of 2024. Analysts warn that the attack is likely to escalate further.
On July 8, Russia launched record-breaking numbers of more than 741 drones and missiles.
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense said 13 drones were fired down when they approached Moscow, according to city Mayor Sergei Sobinin.
