At least five people have been killed and 18 others wounded in a Russian attack on Ukraine, officials said.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said four of the deaths occurred in the Kyiv region Russia About 430 drones and 68 missiles targeted energy infrastructure.
15 people were injured and the condition of three is critical, said Mykola Kalashnik, head of the regional administration of the region.
Smoke rises in the brewery. Image: Reuters
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the overnight attacks targeted energy and industrial facilities and military airfields serving Ukraine’s armed forces.
Another person was killed and three others wounded when Russian-guided bombs hit a residential area in the city of Zaporizhia, officials said.
Firefighters examine the wreckage in Zaporizhia. Image: Reuters
The injured resident receives first aid. Image: Reuters
It comes as US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine Washington is on hold as it focuses on its military action in Iran.
Moscow has condemned US-Israeli attacks on Iran, which has halted military support for its longtime ally — and Benefit from conflict.
Russia is already benefiting from a rise in global energy prices, and a war in the Middle East could be expected to draw attention away from Ukraine and force NATO allies to reduce military support for Kyiv.
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Mr. Zelensky “Russia will try to use the war in the Middle East to wreak even more havoc in Europe, in Ukraine,” he said in a social media post on Saturday.
“We must fully realize the real level of the threat and prepare accordingly, namely: in Europe, we need to develop the production of air defense missiles – especially the ability to counter ballistic threats – as well as all the systems necessary to truly protect lives,” he wrote.
