Today Russia Struck with Almost Everything in Its Arsenal: Zelensky
Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukraine on the morning of December 29, using nearly 110 missiles. This was reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky on his Telegram channel.
The Ukrainian president promised that the Armed Forces of Ukraine would "definitely respond to the terrorists for their attacks." He detailed the targets affected, stating: "Maternity hospitals, educational institutions, shopping centers, high-rise buildings and private houses, commercial warehouses, parking lots in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and other cities. Today, Russia struck with almost everything in its arsenal—shells, S-300, cruise missiles, drones. Strategic bombers launched X-101/X-505. Approximately 110 missiles were fired, many of which were intercepted. Unfortunately, there are casualties and injuries as a result of the shelling. All services are operating in an enhanced mode and providing necessary assistance to the people. I express my condolences to the families and friends of the deceased, and wish a swift recovery to the injured.
We will definitely respond to the terrorists for their attacks. We will fight to ensure the safety of our country, each city, and all our people. Russian terrorism must be defeated, and that is exactly what will happen," Zelensky wrote.
It is recalled that on the night and morning of December 29, Russian forces delivered a massive strike against Ukrainian cities, attacking critical and civilian infrastructure with missiles and drones. According to Ukrainian authorities, residential homes and public institutions were damaged in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Lviv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Konotop. Preliminary data indicates that over a dozen civilians have been killed, with nearly 100 others injured.