President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a family of five had been killed at home in the latest in a series of large-scale aerial assaults by Moscow. The strikes involved missiles and drones launched by Russian forces, targeting residential areas. According to Ukrainian officials, the attack resulted in at least eight fatalities, including the five members of the family.

Zelensky emphasized that the assault was part of an ongoing pattern of Russian air attacks aimed at Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. He called for increased international support to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, noting that the barrage of missiles and drones has intensified in recent weeks. The Ukrainian military reported intercepting several incoming projectiles, but some managed to reach their targets, causing casualties and damage.

The attack underscores the continued volatility of the conflict, with both sides exchanging fire across the front lines. Humanitarian organizations have warned that civilian populations remain vulnerable to such strikes, urging parties to adhere to international law. As of the latest updates, rescue teams were working to locate any survivors amid the wreckage, while authorities assessed the full extent of the destruction caused by the missile and drone barrage.