According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia has launched its largest drone strike on Ukraine since the start of the conflict.
He said that more than 250 drones had struck his nation throughout the course of the night, and he denounced Russia for their “aerial terror”
It coincides with the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of its smaller neighbor, which began on February 24, 2022, and involved land, air, and sea.
Mr. Zelenskyy commented on X, “Our people stand against aerial terror every day.”
“On the eve of the third anniversary of the full-scale war, Russia launched 267 attack drones against Ukraine – the largest attack since Iranian drones began striking Ukrainian cities and villages.”
Mr. Zelenskyy, who has had a difficult few days after US President Donald Trump called him a “dictator” on Wednesday, said that Russia has launched 35 different types of missiles, more than 1,400 guided aerial bombs, and roughly 1,150 attack drones against Ukraine in the last week.
He urged Ukraine’s international partners to unify in order to achieve a “just and lasting peace” and praised those in charge of the country’s air defenses.
“This is achievable through the unity of all partners – we need the strength of all of Europe, the strength of America, the strength of everyone who seeks lasting peace.”
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During a news conference on Saturday, Mr Trump – who alarmed Europe and Ukraine by holding a recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin – repeated his optimism that a deal to end the war is possible under his watch.
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He said he was “dealing” with both the Ukrainian and Russian leaders.
“I’ve spoken to President Putin and I think that thing [the war] is going to end,” he told reporters.
Ukraine has insisted it won’t accept any deal agreed without its participation, after it was excluded from this week’s meeting between top US and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia.
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Mr Trump also said he was determined to get payback for billions of dollars of military hardware and other assistance provided to Ukraine.
The US leader has sought an agreement from Ukraine for access to the country’s natural resources in exchange for weapons.
Mr Trump has said a deal was close, but a source with knowledge of the negotiations told Sky News the Ukrainian president is not ready to sign.
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