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Russia unleashed its largest aerial assault yet with nearly 500 drones pounding Ukrainian cities for over 12 hours. The attacks killed four people including a 12-year-old girl and injured dozens more across multiple regions. President Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as "deliberate terror" targeting civilian infrastructure like hospitals and factories. He urged world leaders to implement strong measures against Russia, specifically mentioning Trump's tariff tactics as a model for cutting off Moscow's war funding.

Key Points: Russia Launches 500 Drone Attack on Ukraine Killing Four

  • Russian forces used nearly 500 attack drones and 40 missiles including Kinzhal hypersonic weapons
  • Four people killed including a 12-year-old girl at cardiology institute
  • Civilian facilities like bread factory and residential buildings sustained heavy damage
  • Zelenskyy urges global leaders to follow Trump's tariff tactics against Russia
  • Attack spanned over 12 hours targeting multiple regions including Kyiv and Odesa
  • Ukrainian president condemns assault as deliberate terror against ordinary cities
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Russia pounds Ukraine with nearly 500 drones in biggest aerial attack, leaves four dead

Zelenskyy calls massive Russian assault "deliberate terror" as 500 drones and missiles hit civilian targets across Ukraine, leaving four dead including a child.

"This vile attack came virtually at the close of UN General Assembly week, and this is exactly how Russia declares its true position - Volodymyr Zelenskyy"

Kyiv September 28

A massive Russian assault on Ukraine stretched for more than 12 hours on Sunday, leaving at least four people dead and over 40 others injured, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said that the strikes were "a deliberate, targeted terror against ordinary cities," with nearly 500 attack drones and more than 40 missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, used in the operation.

According to the Ukrainian leader, the main targets included Kyiv and its surrounding region, as well as Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Odesa. In the capital, the building of the Cardiology Institute was hit, where four deaths were reported, among them a 12-year-old girl. "My condolences to all the families and loved ones," Zelenskyy said in his message.

https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1972198116045488371

Emergency services said civilian facilities bore the brunt of the attack. A bread-production unit, a tyre factory, residential buildings and other infrastructure were damaged across multiple regions. Rescue and medical teams have been deployed.

"This vile attack came virtually at the close of UN General Assembly week, and this is exactly how Russia declares its true position. Moscow wants to keep fighting and killing, and it deserves the toughest pressure from the world," Zelenskyy said.

He added that Russia continued to finance its war "as long as it earns revenue from energy and operates a shadow fleet," stressing that Ukraine would keep striking back to cut off those revenue streams.

He also urged world leaders to follow Trump's tariff tactics and use strong measures against Russia to put an end to this war.

"Everyone who wants peace must back President Trump's efforts and halt any Russian imports. The time for decisive action is long overdue," he said, urging a strong response from the United States, Europe, the G7 and the G20.

Officials stated that drone activity resumed early Sunday morning, with Iranian-made Shahed drones spotted in Ukrainian airspace. Local authorities in Odesa and Mykolaiv reported fresh explosions in the early hours.

Earlier on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on said Moscow is open to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, stressing that Russia's security concerns and the rights of Russian-speaking people must be addressed before any settlement.

"As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasised, Russia has been and remains open to negotiations on eliminating the root causes of the conflict," Lavrov said at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

"Russia's security and its vital interest must be reliably agreed. The rights of Russians and Russian-speaking people in the territories that remain under the control of the Kyiv regime must be restored in full. On this basis, we are ready to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine."

- ANI

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Arjun K
While I condemn the violence, I'm concerned about Zelenskyy pushing Trump's tariff tactics. India has important defense and energy ties with Russia that we can't ignore. We need a balanced approach that protects our national interests while promoting peace.
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Rohit P
The scale of this attack is terrifying - 500 drones! This shows how modern warfare has evolved. India should learn from this and strengthen our air defense systems. Prayers for the innocent civilians caught in this conflict 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone living in Delhi, this reminds me how fragile peace can be. Attacking bread factories and residential buildings is pure terrorism. The international community needs to do more to stop this madness.
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Vikram M
Lavrov says they're open to negotiations but then launches massive attacks? This double talk is exactly why diplomacy has failed. India's position of strategic autonomy makes sense - we can't blindly follow either side in this complex situation.
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Michael C
The human cost is devastating. Four dead including a child, 40+ injured... When will this end? India should use its G20 presidency to push for meaningful peace talks. We have good relations with both countries and could play a constructive role.

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