Ukraine-Russia war latest: Massive wave of Russian strikes leaves five dead in Ukraine
Source: independent.com
Putin's forces carry out major attack, disconnecting Moldova's key power link with Europe
Arpan Rai & Maira Butt Tuesday 24 March 2026 11:00 GMT
At least five people have been killed and 16 others have been injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, local officials said.
The explosions were reported from the cities of Poltava and Zaporizhzhia shortly before 3am.
Russia launched a total of 392 drones and 34 missiles in the overnight attack targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, Ukraine's air force said this morning.
Air defence units shot down or neutralised 25 missiles and 365 drones, the air force said in a post on Telegram......................
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-zelensky-offensive-casualties-b2944274.html
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