Kyiv said the assault involved a large barrage of missiles and aerial drones, with the Russian campaign targeting multiple regions. The western city of Lviv and the Poltava region in the east were among the areas affected, with authorities reporting civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. In Lviv, the strikes prompted emergency crews to respond to multiple sites as authorities documented injuries and property damage.
Officials noted that the overnight strikes continued into Thursday morning, marking another episode in the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian military and emergency services coordinated rescue and medical operations, providing aid to those injured and working to assess the extent of destruction across the impacted locations.
Preliminary casualty figures indicate at least eight deaths and more than 50 injuries, with the toll expected to rise as rescue teams survey affected neighborhoods and damaged facilities. Local authorities urged residents to seek shelter and follow safety protocols as air-raid alerts persisted in several cities during the attack window.
The incident adds to the broader security crisis in Ukraine, where past months have seen recurring Russian strikes targeting critical infrastructure and populated areas. Kyiv did not immediately release a breakdown of casualties by region, but said the attacks involved a combination of missiles and drones launched from multiple directions.
International reactions and discussions about civilian protection and evacuation corridors continued in parallel with the Ukrainian response. Ukrainian officials emphasized the need for continued support to bolster defense capabilities and emergency response in the face of ongoing bombardment.
Further updates are expected as rescue operations continue and authorities confirm the full scope of casualties and infrastructure damage resulting from the overnight assault.