Russia's Retaliatory Strikes: A New Phase in Conflict

The Russian Defense Ministry announced a major overnight strike targeting Ukraine's defense infrastructure as a response to alleged terrorist attacks. Russian drones and missiles hit multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and approximately 100 injuries, amid warnings of an impending assault.

The Russian Defense Ministry declared on Tuesday that it executed a major overnight strike on Ukraine's defense industry sites in retaliation for alleged terrorist attacks.

According to the ministry, the objectives of the strike were fully achieved, with all designated targets successfully hit.

The assault included Russian drones and missiles targeting Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro, leading to at least 10 confirmed deaths and injuries to around 100 individuals, following warnings of a major offensive by Moscow.