Russia launched more than 600 drones and missiles at Ukraine in a « massive » attack aimed at infrastructure, residential areas and civilians, Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Sept. 20 Russia launched more than 600 drones and missiles across Ukraine in a « massive » attack overnight Friday aimed at infrastructure, residential areas and civilians, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky, in a post on X, said that Russia fired 40 missiles, including cruise and ballistic, and about 580 drones of various types that struck, killing three people and injuring at least 30.
« All night, Ukraine was under a massive attack by Russia », Zelensky posted. « I thank all our warriors who defended the skies throughout the night, and our F-16 pilots, who once again proved their prowess today and effectively countered the cruise missile threat against Ukraine. »
He said the strikes targeted the Dnipro region, as well as Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia regions, and communities in Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.
« The enemy aimed at our infrastructure, residential areas, and civilian enterprises », Zelensky wrote. « In Dnipro, a missile with cluster munitions directly struck an apartment building. »
He added that « every such strike is not a military necessity but a deliberate strategy by Russia to terrorize civilians and destroy our infrastructure » and continued to press for additional assistance from the international community.
« That is why a strong international response is needed », Zelensky said. « Ukraine has proven it can defend itself and Europe, but for a reliable shield, we must act together: strengthen air defense, increase weapons supplies, and expand sanctions against Russia’s military machine and the sectors that finance it.
