In brief
A Russian missile launched on the weekend targeted a drone exhibition near Kyiv, killing ten civilians and wounding roughly a hundred attendees. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack, and the country’s air force confirmed multiple missiles struck the site, only one of which was intercepted. In response, Ukraine launched attacks on Russian facilities, including a factory in Kirov and Wildberries warehouses—Russia’s largest online retailer—and fired glide bombs at the eastern city of Sloviansk, killing five. Russian officials identified the event as a legitimate target, praising the use of advanced long‑range weaponry against drone demonstrators. Ukraine is pressuring security officials to investigate the decision-making behind holding a public event so exposed to attack, while continuing preparations for possible future strikes.
Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone exhibition near Kyiv on Saturday, killing ten civilians and injuring around one hundred more. Ukrainian defence officials said the event was intended to showcase drone technology used against civilian sites in Russia.
President Zelensky warned the country of an imminent second missile strike within 48 hours, and the Ukrainian air force confirmed three missiles were fired, only one intercepted. Russia confirmed the usage of high‑precision long‑range weapons and claimed the exhibition was a legitimate target.
Earlier, Ukrainian forces had targeted a factory in Kirov and warehouses run by Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, in an effort to disrupt supply lines to Russian troops. A separate glide‑bomb attack in the eastern city of Sloviansk killed five people.
Security officials in Kyiv are investigating why a public event was held so exposed to attack, and whether proper safety measures were in place. Ukraine continues to counter‑strike, aiming to hit Russian logistics hubs that could funnel weapon parts to troops.
