Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had announced it a few hours earlier, and then during the night it happened: “Tonight, Russian forces could launch a massive attack on Ukraine,” the leader told RBC Ukraine, citing a report prepared by the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Anatoly Krivonozhko. “The Russians prepared for a massive attack a few days ago, and it is precisely this evening that there is a high probability that the attack will be carried out.”According to Zelensky, the defense of the people depends on the willingness of partners to cooperate in Ukrainian air defense: "First of all, this issue concerns the United States and partners who possess Patriot missiles and can use them to support our defense. Each of the partners knows what is needed and fully understands the consequences of any delay," the Ukrainian president noted.
The attack actually started shortly after midnight: The Russian military has begun launching missiles at Kiev and various regions of Ukraine.The Ukrainian Air Force reports being engaged in interception operations, while local authorities are urging residents to remain in shelters. The damage report, and especially the number of victims, is obviously constantly updated, but There have already been reports of deaths, including children under the rubble. Russia's offensive was launched just after Zelensky and Donald Trump met at the White House, a meeting that had been seen as positive and marked by continued cooperation.
