Russia has used missiles and drones to attack Ukraine’s south, east and capital with almost 1,500 strikes in the last 24 hours, according to President Zelenskyy. Both Kharkiv and Odesa were hit by missiles, injuring 33 people. Ukraine says Russia has stepped up its use of drones to conserve its expensive missile stocks.

Russia and Ukraine have traded air strikes, after a week of intensifying rhetoric in which Russia tested a new missile on Ukraine. Russia has made close to 1,500 strikes on Ukraine since Sunday evening on about half of the country's regions causing dozens of injuries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Russia and Ukraine escalated their conflict over the weekend with a series of drone and missile strikes that left dozens injured and caused significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "unwavering" support from Western allies,

A swarm of explosive drones bound for Kyiv and other targets interrupted a weeks-long lull in the Ukrainian capital, adding to its darkening mood.

Ukrainian authorities said that at least 19 people were injured and 41 buildings damaged by a Russian missile strike in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.

The escalatory attack comes after Ukraine reportedly used US and UK long range missiles to strike targets inside Russia

The Rostov region in Russia may be the next target of Ukrainian missile attacks, reports "The Wall Street Journal". This region is a key strategic point for Russian forces. Russian airports and ammunition depots are at risk following Ukraine's receipt of permission to attack targets within Russia.

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