At least eight people were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine on Thursday, according to multiple news outlets including Al Jazeera and Reuters. The strikes hit Ukrainian territory a day after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an intensifying Russian air campaign.
Al Jazeera reports that children were among the dead in the assault, which involved both missiles and drones. The New York Times and CBS News also confirmed the death toll, citing Ukrainian officials. The attack marks one of the deadliest in recent weeks.
In a related development, Poland blamed Russia for a missile that landed on its territory during the same wave of strikes, CNN reported. The incident raised concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict beyond Ukraine’s borders. Polish authorities said the missile was likely Russian, though Moscow has not commented on the allegation.
The strikes came as Ukraine continues to face sustained aerial bombardment. Zelenskyy had warned earlier this week that Russia was preparing a new offensive using long-range weapons. Thursday’s attack appears to confirm that assessment, with multiple cities reportedly hit.
What to watch next: Whether Poland’s accusation leads to a formal NATO response or further diplomatic tensions between Moscow and the alliance.
