Moscow appears to step up spring offensive amid concerns international focus on Iran war leaves Kyiv more vulnerable
Russia has launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes on civilian areas across Ukraine, killing at least five people, as Moscow appears to be stepping up a spring offensive intended to break Ukrainian resistance along the front.
Moscow fired nearly 400 long-range drones and 23 cruise missiles overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, marking one of the largest attacks in weeks after a relative lull.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the barrage caused damage in 11 regions and renewed calls for allies to urgently supply Kyiv with more air defence munitions. He has said repeatedly that Ukraine, which relies on the US for systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, faces looming shortages as Washington’s attention remains focused on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Neighbouring Moldova also said a key power line linking it to Europe was damaged in overnight Russian strikes, and urged citizens to reduce electricity use during peak hours.
