Russia pounds Ukraine with nearly 500 drones in biggest aerial attack, leaves four dead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a major Russian attack on Ukraine died for more than 12 hours on Sunday and died at least four people and more than 40 wounded.

In an article in X, Zelenskyy said that strikes were “a deliberate, targeted terror against ordinary cities” and with more than 40 missiles, including Kinzhal hyperonic missiles used in the operation.

According to the leader of the Ukraine, the main targets included Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Odesa, as well as the Kiev and the surrounding area. In the capital, the construction of the Cardiology Institute was shot, four deaths were reported here, a 12 -year -old girl. Orum I wish my condolences to all families and my loved ones, Z Zelenskyy said in his message.

A major Russian attack on Ukraine lasted more than 12 hours. Savage Strike, a deliberate, targeted terror against Sail Cittings – more than 40 missiles, including about 500 attack planes and Kinzhal missiles. This morning, the Russian-Iranian “HAHEDS” again in our sky …. pic.twitter.com/fshvsbmkig

– Volodymyr Zelenskyy /

Emergency services, civil facilities carry the burden of the attack, he said. A bread production unit, rubber factory, residential buildings and other infrastructure were damaged in more than one region. Rescue and medical teams were deployed.

Zelenskyy said, “This despicable attack has almost arrived at the closing of the UN General Assembly Week, and Russia declares exactly its real position. Moscow wants to continue to fight and kill and deserve the most challenging pressure of the world.” He said.

Authority, Russia continues to finance the war “income from energy and a shadow fleet operates, as long as” Ukraine will continue to multiply to cut these income flows, he added. He also called on world leaders to follow Trump’s tariff tactics and use strong measures against Russia to end this war. “Everyone who wants peace should support President Trump’s efforts and stop any Russian imports. Determining action time is delayed.” He said.

Authorities, the drone event continued early on Sunday morning and Iranian -made shahed drones were detected in the Ukrainian airspace, he said. Local officials in Odessa and Mykolaiv reported new explosions in the early hours.

Early on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow is open to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, and that Russia’s security concerns and Russian -speaking people should be handled before any settlement.

In the 8th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Lavrov said, “As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized, Russia remains open to negotiations on eliminating the main causes of conflict.” He said.

“Russia’s security and vital interest should be accepted reliably. The rights of the Russians and Russian -speaking people in the regions under the control of the Kiev regime should be fully restored. This is basically ready to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.”