Russian drone attacks against Ukraine resume as 3-day truce ends

Europe-Asia, International

KYIV, Ukraine (NPA) — Russian drone attacks resumed across Ukraine following the expiration of a three-day truce between Moscow and Kyiv, with explosions and air raid alerts reported in the Ukrainian capital overnight.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 200 attack drones against Ukraine after the temporary ceasefire came to an end.

According to Zelenskyy, the attacks targeted multiple regions across the country, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv.

“Russia itself chose to end the partial silence that had lasted for several days,” Zelenskyy said in a statement on Monday.

He stated that Russian forces also carried out more than 30 air strikes and dropped over 80 aerial bombs along frontline areas during the renewed offensive.

The Ukrainian president said air defence systems intercepted several of the drones, but confirmed that civilian infrastructure suffered damage in a number of locations.

“Energy facilities, apartment buildings, and a kindergarten were damaged, and there was also a strike on an ordinary civilian locomotive on the railway,” he said.

Zelenskyy added that several people were injured in the attacks, while fatalities were also recorded.

“People have been reported injured as a result of these strikes. And, unfortunately, there are fatalities. My condolences to the family and loved ones,” he added.

The Ukrainian leader accused Moscow of escalating the conflict and reiterated Kyiv’s position that Russia must take concrete steps toward ending the war.

“We have said that we will respond in kind to all Russian steps. Russia must end this war, and it is Russia that must take the step toward a real, lasting ceasefire,” Zelenskyy said.

He also called for continued international pressure on Moscow, insisting that sanctions against Russia should remain in place and be strengthened until a sustainable peace agreement is achieved.

“It is important that there be no easing of pressure and that partners do not stand aside, but continue working together for security, justice, and a reliable peace,” he said.