Ukraine targeted by a new, massive attack by the Russian armed forces.

The ones hit - with ballistic missiles and drones - were the Kiev region and some cities in the southern provinces, in a series of raids that caused the death of at least seven civilians, including a 10-year-old girl in Odessa, while in In Kharkiv, a 14-year-old girl and two women aged 43 and 59 were killed.

The head of Odessa's military administration, Oleg Kiper, said four people were in serious condition.

The attacks also caused blackouts, which left over 200,000 people in the dark.

“More than 40 missiles and about 40 drones have been launched by the Russians in the last few hours,” Ukrainian President Zelensky said. «We managed to shoot down some missiles and drones. Unfortunately, only a part. Russian terrorists have once again targeted critical facilities. There has been another dastardly missile attack on Kharkiv and the region. Other regions were also targeted: Kiev, Zaporizhzhia, Odessa and Lviv,” he added.

Then a new appeal: «All our partners – continued Zelensky – realize how crucial the need for air defense is for Ukraine. We need air defense, not long discussions."

(Unioneonline/lf)