Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, killing at least four people, according to Ukraine's military on Tuesday.
This escalation comes a day after Moscow conducted its largest air assault on Ukraine since the war began.
In Kryvyi Rih, a hotel was destroyed, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, as reported by regional officials. Additionally, two people were killed in drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia, a city east of Kryvyi Rih.
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The Kyiv region faced several missile and drone attacks overnight, with air defense systems activated multiple times to protect the capital, according to local military administration.
Residents in Kyiv reported hearing at least three rounds of explosions during the night. On Monday, Russia launched over 200 missiles and drones, leading to the deaths of at least seven people and causing significant damage to energy infrastructure. This attack was condemned by U.S. President Joe Biden, who called it "outrageous."
The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War noted that Russia likely lacks the industrial capacity to consistently maintain such large-scale strikes.
Pro-war Russian military bloggers, including the group known as Rybar, described the attacks as retaliation for Ukraine's recent incursion into Russian territory, the first such event since World War Two.
The Kremlin has promised further responses to Ukraine's actions, particularly in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces continue to make advances. Despite Moscow's efforts, they have been unable to dislodge Ukrainian troops.
Ukraine's air force reported the launch of several drone groups and the deployment of Russian Tu-85 strategic bombers and MiG-31 interceptor aircraft.
The full scale and impact of Tuesday's attacks remain unclear. Russia's defense ministry claimed that Monday's strikes successfully targeted Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure.
