Russia unleashes a bombardment of drone strikes against Ukraine, reaching a new peak in attacks.
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the past weekend saw a series of intense attacks that left a trail of destruction and loss of life.
On Saturday night, a residential building in Kyiv was targeted, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and her three-month-old child, while the child's father sustained serious injuries. The attack also damaged more than ten locations in the city, with over 64 apartments in the Sviatoshyn district requiring restoration.
Russia continued its relentless offensive, deploying over 800 combat drones from Moscow overnight. Cruise missiles and rockets were also fired at Ukrainian targets, including the main government building in Kyiv for the first time. The Russian military reported attacks on Ukrainian defense enterprises and transport infrastructure, including production facilities, repair workshops, and drone storage.
The Ilsky oil refinery in the Russian region of Krasnodar was attacked by Ukraine, causing explosions and fires. This refinery, which produces 6.42 million tons of oil annually and plays a significant role in supplying the Russian armed forces, was severely damaged in the attack.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Julia Swyrydenko confirmed that buildings will be rebuilt, but the lost lives cannot be brought back. The tragedy was met with condolences from EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas, French President Emmanuel Macron, and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
In response to the escalating violence, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the implementation of everything agreed upon in Paris, where Ukraine's supporting countries had discussed possible security guarantees for Ukraine in the so-called coalition of the willing. Zelensky also pushed for consequences for Russia, stating that the world can force the Kremlin criminals to stop the killing with political will.
However, an internationally anticipated summit between Putin and Zelensky to end the war is currently unlikely. The Russian President's version of peace, as described by EU Council President António Costa, involves intensifying bombardments and targeting government buildings and residential homes.
Amidst the chaos, Ukrainian Railways has set up replacement bus services for several trains in the affected area, and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline to his country were not affected by the overnight attack.
Despite these setbacks, Zelensky remains hopeful for a peaceful solution, although it remains uncertain whether such a resolution can be reached in the near future due to Moscow's maximum demands that amount to Ukraine's capitulation. The world watches on, hoping for a swift end to the conflict and a return to peace and stability in Ukraine.
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