Ukraine has urgently called for a meeting with the UN Security Council following the largest air attack by Russia since the start of the invasion. The devastating attack resulted in numerous casualties, with dozens of people dead and over 100 injured. Reports indicate that Russia targeted multiple regions across Ukraine, causing widespread destruction. A harrowing video captured the aftermath of a missile strike on a maternity hospital in the eastern city of Dnipro, revealing extensive damage. However, officials expressed relief that several expectant mothers and newborn babies had managed to escape to a bomb shelter prior to the strike.
According to Ukrainian armed forces, a staggering 158 drones and missiles, including hypersonic ones, were launched by Russia, with 114 of them being successfully intercepted. This massive barrage is reminiscent of an earlier attack in November of last year, which saw approximately 70 missiles directed towards Ukraine. The timing of this recent assault remains unclear, as it is difficult to comprehend the motivations of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Some speculate that it may be in retaliation for Ukraine's previous missile or drone strike on a Russian Black Sea naval ship. In recent months, Ukraine has successfully destroyed around 20 percent of the Russian fleet, which could have triggered this aggressive response.
