Summary of the day
Russia launched about 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine.
Five people were killed and energy infrastructure was impacted.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, described Russia’s moves as “one of the largest attacks – a combined strike, involving over a hundred missiles of various types and around a hundred ‘Shaheds.’”
Zelenskiy also issued a plea for more help from Kyiv’s partners. “Across Ukraine, we could do much more to protect lives if the aviation of our European neighbors operated in concert with our F-16s and air defense systems, he said.
The Ukrainian president also said his country “cannot be constrained in its long-range capabilities when the terrorists face no such limitations.”
Ukraine’s energy minister, German Galushchenko, called the situation at the moment challenging.
Poland said that a drone had likely entered its airspace early in the day during Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine.
Commenting on Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region, the Kremlin said that such hostile actions cannot be left without a response.
The US ambassador in Kyiv, Bridget Brink, reiterated that “we will continue to support Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against this brutal full-scale invasion.”
Today, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine of over 100 missiles and 100 drones, killing civilians and targeting the energy grid. We must remember Russia started this war 2.5 years ago. We will continue to support Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against this brutal…
— Ambassador Bridget A. Brink (@USAmbKyiv) August 26, 2024
