Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets
Russia's defence ministry said it launched a massive strike on Ukraine using long-range air, land and sea-based weapons and attack drones. Neighbouring Poland scrambled fighter jets, while Finland restricted its airspace.
Russia's defence ministry said it launched a massive strike on Ukraine using "long-range precision air, land, and sea-based weapons and attack drones." The assault came after Ukraine's president had warned of a possible large-scale attack.
As the strike unfolded, neighbouring Poland scrambled fighter jets to guard its airspace, while Finland restricted its own airspace as a precaution. The steps underscore the continued pressure the war places on countries along NATO's eastern flank.
Ukrainian officials reported air-raid alerts across the capital and several regions. Western governments were watching the situation closely as the impact on energy infrastructure and civilian areas was assessed in the hours after the attack.
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