Ukraine faced its largest aerial assault from Russia to date, with the Ukrainian Air Force reporting 537 drones and missiles deployed. While 249 of these were intercepted, many vanished from radar, impacting various cities across Ukraine including heavy assaults on infrastructure and civilian areas. Tragically, one Ukrainian F-16 pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko, was killed during the defense effort. President Zelenskyy highlighted the increase in missile and drone usage during conflicts, and concerns grow over Russia's refusal to halt aggressive actions despite ongoing peace talks.
In the latest attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko, a 32-year-old Ukrainian F-16 pilot, was killed after shooting down seven Russian aerial targets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted a child was hurt in an attack on Smila, a town in central Ukraine.
This week alone, there were over 114 missiles, more than 1,270 drones and almost 1,110 guided air bombs.
Russian President Vladimir Putin 'decided long ago that he would continue to fight despite the world's calls for peace.'
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