Ukraine Accuses Russia of 10-Hour-Long ‘Escalation of Terror’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of launching 18 missiles and around 400 attack drones in a “massive” deadly attack mostly targeted at Kyiv and the surrounding region that lasted around 10 hours.

As things stood, two people were dead in Kyiv and 16 others injured. Zelensky said the Russian attack into Thursday, July 10, also targeted Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Kirovohrad, and Kharkiv regions.

It came a day after Russia launched its largest aerial attack of the war, comprising 728 drones and 13 missiles.

“This is a clear escalation of terror by Russia—hundreds of ‘Shaheds’ every night, constant strikes, and massive attacks on Ukrainian cities,” Zelensky posted to X.

“This demands that we speed things up. Sanctions must be imposed faster, and pressure on Russia must be strong enough that they truly feel the consequences of their terror.

“There’s a need for quicker action from our partners in investing in weapons production and advancing technology.”

Zelensky said he would speak with Ukraine’s allies within the Coalition of the Willing about more money for producing interceptor drones and the supply of air defense systems for Ukraine.

“The objectives are absolutely clear. Such Russian attacks must be met with a tough response. And that is exactly what we will deliver,” Zelensky said.

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