Through early Friday morning (local time) into midday, the Kremlin commenced its most massive air attack on Ukraine since the earliest days of Russia’s invasion, hitting targets around the country with missiles, drones and aircraft, CNN reports.
At least 18 were killed and dozens injured, with more still reported missing, as 158 drones and missiles, including hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, cruise missiles and Shahed drones hit Kyiv and locations around the country not currently occupied by Russian forces. Ukrainian Prime Minster Denys Shmyhal said more than 20 explosions were recorded in Kharkiv, with one missile striking a hospital.