Massive Russian strikes kill at least five across Ukraine
Mar 24th 2026 ยท Ukraine
Russia launched a large overnight assault using missiles and hundreds of drones that struck 11 regions, killed at least five civilians and damaged energy and residential infrastructure, officials say.
- At least five civilians were killed in strikes across Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Poltava.
- Ukraine said the assault used 7 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, 4 air-launched guided missiles and 392 drones, and that air defenses intercepted 25 missiles and 365 drones.
- Zaporizhzhia and Poltava suffered heavy damage to residential buildings, with multiple injuries and fires.
- Strikes on Odesa region energy infrastructure cut Moldova's Isaccea-Vulcanesti power link, leaving Moldova on fragile alternative routes.
- President Zelensky warned of a massive strike in advance and said the attack showed Ukraine needs more air defense support.