At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in a major overnight Russian missile and drone assault on Ukraine, as neighbouring Poland investigated a reported airspace violation and explosion on its territory.
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Key facts
- At least 13 people killed and dozens injured in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine
- Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against Ukrainian targets
- Casualties reported primarily in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions
- Poland is investigating a reported airspace violation and explosion on its territory
- EU Council president António Costa condemned the strikes and airspace breach
At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in another night of heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine, according to the Guardian. Neighbouring Poland is also investigating a reported airspace violation and an explosion on its territory.
Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against targets in Ukraine, with casualties reported primarily in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions, the Guardian reported.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was preparing to travel to an impact site discovered in the east of the country, according to the Guardian.
European Council president António Costa condemned the overnight strikes and the airspace violation in Poland. In a post on X, he said: “Last night, Russia launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine. During the attack, Polish airspace was also violated, underlining once again that Russia’s aggression is a threat to the security of Europe as a whole.”
Poland said a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during the Russian attack on Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera.
Why it matters
A Russian missile breaching the airspace of Poland, a NATO member, raises the risk of the war in Ukraine spilling directly onto alliance territory. European leaders have framed the strikes as a threat to the security of Europe as a whole.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine?
At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured, according to the Guardian.
How many missiles and drones did Russia launch?
Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against targets in Ukraine, with casualties reported primarily in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions.
What happened in Poland?
Poland said a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during the attack on Ukraine. Poland is investigating the reported airspace violation and an explosion on its territory, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk was preparing to travel to the impact site.
Timeline
- Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspace
Al Jazeera: Poland says a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine
- More deaths and injuries in major Russian attacks on Ukraine as Poland investigates airspace violation – Europe live
The Guardian World: Huge missile and drone attack on Ukraine as Poland’s Tusk prepares to travel to impact site discovered in east of country European Council president António Costa stressed that “Russia’s aggression is a threat to the security of Europe as a whole,” as he condemned the overnight s
- At least 13 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Poland investigates airspace violation – Europe live
The Guardian World: Huge missile and drone attack on Ukraine as Poland’s Tusk prepares to travel to impact site discovered in east of country At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in another night of heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine, with neighbouring Poland also investigating an reporte