Russia’s Biggest Air Attack in Months Kills 2 in Western Ukraine
Here’s what happened in simple terms (based on Reuters reports):
š„ Russia fired 597 drones & 26 missiles at Ukraine overnight – the 4th massive attack this month
š 2 people killed (a woman, 26, and man, 43) in Chernivtsi near Romania
šļø 20 injured, homes & buildings destroyed across western cities like Lviv
Key Details:
- Ukrainian forces shot down 319 drones & 25 missiles (but many got through)
- Lviv resident told Reuters: “My apartment is full of glassā¦ no windows left”
- June was deadliest month for civilians in 3 years (UN data)
Why This Matters Now:
1ļøā£ Shows war spreading to western Ukraine (far from front lines)
2ļøā£ Proves Russia can still launch huge attacks despite sanctions
3ļøā£ Ukraine desperately needs more air defenses (Zelensky’s urgent plea)
Quote from Zelensky (via Reuters):
“This war can only be stopped through strengthā¦ We need actions, not signals.”
What Happens Next?
- Will the West send more Patriot missiles?
- Could Russia keep attacking western cities?
- Will civilian deaths keep rising?
Source: Reuters – For live updates